Death of Sandro Mazzola, Italian legend of 1970

Sandro Mazzola, a central figure for the Italian national team during the 1960s-70s, passed away at 83 years old. The striker had participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup final in Mexico, where Italy suffered a 4-1 defeat to Pelé's Brazil. A winner of the 1968 European Championship as an attacking midfielder, Mazzola had left his mark on Italian football history and his technical qualities remain a reference point for present generations ahead of the 2026 World Cup.