Milan bids farewell to Sandro Mazzola at state funeral
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- La Redazine
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Key points
- Inter legend Mazzola, 83, honoured at Sant'Ambrogio Basilica with city flags at half-mast
- Marotta: club must preserve his memory and values for future generations
- Juventus delegation applauded by mourners in show of sporting unity
Summary
Milan paid its respects to Sandro Mazzola at a state funeral on Monday, with the Inter icon's coffin carried through Sant'Ambrogio Basilica in a ceremony that drew figures from across Italian football. The family requested privacy inside the church, but outside the basilica Inter president Marotta spoke of Mazzola's legacy beyond trophies, calling him "a legend" whose teachings must be passed to future generations. Former defender Cordoba recalled the joy of Mazzola's visits to the club's training ground, while the Juventus delegation—led by chief executive Carnevali and sporting director Massara—was applauded by mourners in a gesture of unity that transcended rivalry.
Original headline
Funerali Mazzola, l’ultimo saluto: i tifosi Inter applaudono Carnevali e Massara
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