Sandro Mazzola, Italy and Inter Milan soccer star, dies at age 83
- Juventus supporters interrupted a minute's silence held for late Italy and Inter Milan star Sandro Mazzola ahead of Sunday's match against Atalanta in Turin, turning their backs on the field.
- The tribute, held at all Serie matches over the weekend, honored the 83-year-old legend following his death on Friday, recognizing a career widely considered one of Italy's greatest.
- While fans in the Curva Sud chanted songs about their own club legends, other supporters throughout the stadium drowned out the disruption with applause from both home and away.
- Juventus condemned the behavior in a statement, saying 'no rivalry can justify a lack of respect during a minute's silence,' as Italy's sporting justice system investigates.
- Authorities may impose a fine or close the Curva Sud sector for a match, with Italy's sporting justice system expected to issue a decision early this week.
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The Juventus management has issued an official statement, sharply distancing itself from the actions of some of its supporters during the match with Atalanta (2:0). The victory in Turin was overshadowed by a scandalous display by some of the ultras, who refused to respect the memory of the death of the Italian and Inter legend Sandro Mazzola. All matches in the Serie A round began with a minute of silence, but a large part of the organized fans …
Juventus condemns fans who interrupted minute’s silence for Sandro Mazzola
Italian giant Juventus has strongly condemned its own fans who interrupted the a minute’s silence to honour former Italy and Inter Milan star Sandro Mazzola, ahead of its Serie A game against Atalanta.
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Juventus condemns fans who interrupted a minute’s silence for Inter and Italy star Sandro Mazzola
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus has strongly criticized its own supporters who disturbed a minute’s silence in honor of former Italy and Inter Milan star Sandro Mazzola.
Velvet-footed on the ball, down-to-earth in life: Sandro Mazzola, the legendary playmaker of Inter Milan and the Squadra Azzura, died at the age of 83.
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