Rome, 19 Sept. (LaPresse) – “A veil of sadness descends upon the community of football lovers – a community that is timeless, one that endures beyond time and the changes it brings. Sandro Mazzola has finished and won the match of his life, just as he lived it – on and off the pitch – facing his opponents fairly, with style, class and character, alongside his team-mates, and fighting tenaciously on his own, surrounded by the love of his loved ones, against the most malevolent opponent of all: the illness that ultimately took him from us. What will remain of him is everything he was able to give – through his example, his conduct and his words – and through the colours of his life: the blue and the black-and-blue.” Thus, in a post on X, the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, remembers Sandro Mazzola, who passed away at the age of 83. “A life spent in football, bearing the weight and pride of a distinguished surname, which Sandro managed to transform into a story all his own, made up of talent, passion and simplicity. Now let us make his dream our own – to see him hand in hand with his father Valentino – and take to heart a thought from his final interview, dedicated to the adults of his and our beloved game of football: ‘Give the opportunities that were given to me as a boy.’ Farewell, Sandro, thank you for everything you have stood for and continue to stand for. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to your family and to all those who continue to love you,” concludes Abodi.
Mazzola, Abodi: “His behaviour and words will remain an example to us all – thank you, Sandro”
Rome, 19 Sept. (LaPresse) – “A veil of sadness descends upon the community of football lovers – a community that is timeless, one that endures beyond time and the changes it brings. Sandro Mazzola has finished and won the match of his life, just as he lived it – on and off the pitch – facing his opponents fairly, with style, class and character, alongside his team-mates, and fighting tenaciously on his own, surrounded by the love of his loved ones, against the most malevolent opponent of all: the illness that ultimately took him from us. What will remain of him is everything he was able to give – through his example, his conduct and his words – and through the colours of his life: the blue and the black-and-blue.” Thus, in a post on X, the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, remembers Sandro Mazzola, who passed away at the age of 83. “A life spent in football, bearing the weight and pride of a distinguished surname, which Sandro managed to transform into a story all his own, made up of talent, passion and simplicity. Now let us make his dream our own – to see him hand in hand with his father Valentino – and take to heart a thought from his final interview, dedicated to the adults of his and our beloved game of football: ‘Give the opportunities that were given to me as a boy.’ Farewell, Sandro, thank you for everything you have stood for and continue to stand for. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to your family and to all those who continue to love you,” concludes Abodi.