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  "id": 8460866,
  "title": "Inter Milan legend Sandro Mazzola has passed away",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/inter-milan-legend-sandro-mazzola-has-passed-away",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T12:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/inter-milan-legend-sandro-mazzola-124500427.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Inter Milan star Sandro Mazzola, who played a key role in the 1967 European Cup final against Celtic, has passed away at the age of 83. The Italian midfielder, who was a ballon d'Or runner-up in 1971, was known for his versatile playing style, athleticism, and defensive prowess. Mazzola scored the opening goal for Inter Milan from the penalty spot in the iconic clash in Lisbon, where Celtic emerged victorious. He also earned 70 caps and scored 22 goals for Italy, winning four Serie A titles and two European Cups with Inter. Mazzola expressed his admiration for the 1967 Celtic side, known as the Lisbon Lions, and their historic triumph.",
  "summary": "Former Inter Milan star Sandro Mazzola, and Celtic’s Lisbon 67 rival has sadly passed away…Sandro Mazzola (Inter Milan) on the ball; 25.05.1967 imago/KickerMetelmann Sandro Mazzola (Inter) 1966/19...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Inter Milan legend Sandro Mazzola dies aged 83",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/inter-milan-legend-sandro-mazzola-dies-aged-83",
        "published": "2026-09-19T08:33:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Inter Milan, Italy icon Mazzola dies aged 83",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/inter-milan-italy-icon-mazzola-dies-aged-83",
        "published": "2026-09-19T12:04:42.000Z"
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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."
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