Giuseppe Meazza

For the stadium named after the man, see Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

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Giuseppe Meazza (August 23 1910 in Milan – August 21 1979) was an Italian footballer playing mainly for Inter in the 1930s, scoring 243 goals in 361 games for the club. He is still considered by many to be one of the greatest Italian players of all-time, along with such greats as Valentino Mazzola, Gianni Rivera, Renzo De Vecchi, Luigi Riva, Paolo Maldini and Roberto Baggio.

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August 23 - 1910 - Milan - August 21 - 1979 - Italian - Inter - 1930s - Valentino Mazzola - Gianni Rivera - Renzo De Vecchi - Luigi Riva - Paolo Maldini - Roberto Baggio

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Meazza was considered the first 'star' of Italian football, and was the first player with personal sponsors. He was also famous for sleeping at a brothel the night before a match.

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The San Siro, the principal stadium in Milan, which is today shared by Inter and crosstown rivals AC Milan, is now officially called Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. However, in the spirit of the rivalry between the two clubs, Milan supporters continue to call the ground San Siro.

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San Siro - Milan - AC Milan

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