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Marotta: “Mazzola is an important part of Inter’s legacy”

Shortly before kick-off in the Serie A Matchday 5 clash between Roma and Inter, Nerazzurri President and CEO Giuseppe Marotta spoke to DAZN to remember the unforgettable Sandro Mazzola on the day of h...

Marotta: “Mazzola is an important part of Inter’s legacy”

Sandro Mazzola, a former Inter Milan and Italy forward, has died at the age of 83. According to Inter Milan, Mazzola was one of the defining figures of the club's golden era, winning four Serie A titles and back-to-back European Cups in 1964 and 1965.

Mazzola scored 158 goals in 565 appearances for Inter Milan. He also played 70 times for Italy, scoring 22 goals, and was part of the team that won the 1968 European Championship. Mazzola's father, Valentino Mazzola, was a Torino great who died in the 1949 Superga air disaster.

Inter Milan President and CEO Giuseppe Marotta remembered Mazzola, saying he is "an important part of Inter's legacy".

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