{
  "id": 8433748,
  "title": "Famed Inter Milan and Italy forward Mazzola dies at 83",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/famed-inter-milan-and-italy-forward-mazzola-dies-at-83-8433748",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T08:47:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/19/famed-inter-milan-and-italy-forward-mazzola-dies-at-83"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sandro Mazzola, the legendary Inter Milan and Italy forward, has died at the age of 83, the club announced on Saturday. The club's statement highlighted Mazzola's significance to Inter, describing him as an \"icon\" and \"history\" of the Nerazzurri.\n\nMazzola spent an impressive 17 years at Inter, making 565 appearances and scoring 158 goals. He played a pivotal role in securing four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the inaugural European Cup in 1964 where he scored a brace in the final against Real Madrid. His contributions also extended to the Italy national team, where he was part of the squad that won the European Championship in 1968 and reached the World Cup final in Mexico in 1970.\n\nBorn in 1940, Mazzola joined Inter as a young boy and stayed with the club until his retirement in 1977. He later became the sporting director of Inter and Torino. The tragedy of his father's death in a plane crash in 1949 when Mazzola was six years old had a profound impact on him.\n\nPrime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid tribute to Mazzola, describing him as a beloved figure in Italian soccer, bringing joy and passion to generations of Italians. Mazzola's legacy continues to shine brightly, not just on the pitch, but also for the values he embodied off it, with Inter Milan emphasizing his commitment to being a \"good man\" who persevered even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.",
  "summary": "Inter Milan club icon Sandro Mazzola scored 158 goals in 565 appearances, helping them win four Serie A titles and two European Cups.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Famed Inter Milan and Italy forward Mazzola dies at 83",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/famed-inter-milan-and-italy-forward-mazzola-dies-at-83",
        "published": "2026-09-19T08:47:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Inter great Mazzola, European Cup and Italy winner, dies at 83",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/inter-great-mazzola-european-cup-and-italy-winner-dies-at-83",
        "published": "2026-09-19T09:10:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}