Happy birthday Sandro Mazzola

Today, Sandro Mazzola turns 83, one of the most celebrated icons in Nerazzurri history. His journey began early on, at just 18 years old, with a match etched into our memories. It was when Angelo Moratti decided to field the Youth Team against Juventus in protest. Among those young men was Mazzola. He scored on his first opportunity. A moment that marked the beginning of his unforgettable legacy.

From that day on, San Siro had become his stage. His impressive dribbling, which left the crowd in awe, was a natural elegance that couldn't be explained in words, and the ability to lead and inspire. Mazzola became the embodiment of a victorious Inter, of a team that would write stories of timeless glory in football history.

The Nerazzurri jersey stayed on him like a second skin. Playing over 17 seasons, he made 565 appearances and scored 161 goals, winning four Scudetti, two European Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups. That night in Vienna in 1964 remains unforgettable, when his two goals beat Real Madrid and gave Inter their first European victory: a moment of glory that lives on.

FC Internazionale Milano and all the fans wish Sandro Mazzola a very happy 83rd birthday.