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Juventus fans interrupt silence for Inter legend Mazzola ahead of match

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Juventus fans interrupt silence for Inter legend Mazzola ahead of match
Summary

Ahead of the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta on September 20, a minute’s silence for Sandro Mazzola was disrupted by some Juventus supporters. Instead of honoring Mazzola, they turned their backs to the pitch and sang chants for notable Juventus players. The minute’s silence was observed league-wide this weekend following Mazzola's recent death at age 83. The remainder of the crowd responded with applause, attempting to drown out the dissenting voices. Mazzola is celebrated as one of Italy's greatest footballers, primarily known for his time with Inter.

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By the Numbers
  • •Juventus faced Atalanta on September 20, 2026.
  • •Some fans interrupted a minute’s silence for Sandro Mazzola.
  • •The minute’s silence was a league-wide observance after his death.
  • •Mazzola played for Inter and is considered a football legend.
  • •The crowd responded with applause to counter the chants.
Latest Updates
  • 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Juventus condemns fans who interrupted a minute’s silence for Inter and Italy star Sandro Mazzola
  • 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Juventus condemn fans for ‘lack of respect’ after interrupting Mazzola tribute
  • 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Juventus supporters interrupt minute’s silence for Inter legend Mazzola
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Juventus has strongly criticized its own supporters who disturbed a minute’s silence in honor of former Italy and Inter Milan star Sandro Mazzola. The tribute was being held at all Serie A matches over the weekend after Mazzola, widely considered one of Italy’s greatest ever players, died on Friday. The minute’s silence was interrupted in Turin, ahead of Sunday’s match against Atalanta, as a section of Juventus fans turned their backs on the field and chanted songs about their own club legends instead.

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Juventus have released a statement criticising the supporters who chose to interrupt a minute’s silence for the late Italy and Inter legend Sandro Mazzola ahead of their Serie A match against Atalan...

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A minute’s silence for the legendary Sandro Mazzola ahead of the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta was interrupted by a small section of Bianconeri supporters, who turned their backs to th...

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