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De Sisti recalls Mazzola and the “relay” with Rivera

In an interview, former Italy player De Sisti says the relay with Rivera happened “because of me” and recalls that everyone stood at attention when Rivera arrived. The interview focuses on the two players’ roles in Italy’s 1968 European Championship-winning team and the 1970 side.

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What is happening

De Sisti discussed Mazzola, the Inter legend who died that day, and his own memories of playing alongside him and Rivera for Italy.

Why is it on the Radar?

Mazzola and De Sisti were part of the Italy team that won the 1968 European Championship and of the 1970 team.

Sources and timeline

19/09
15:41
Mazzola, De Sisti: “La staffetta con Rivera per colpa mia. Ma quando arrivava si mettevano tutti sull’attenti”
la Repubblica - RSS · 19/09/2026 15:41