Inter legend Beppe Bergomi paid tribute to former Nerazzurri winger Mario Corso earlier today when speaking in an interview with Italian broadcaster Sky Sports Italia. Corso passed away this morning at the age of 78.
“Talking now is endless sadness. He was a good person, he was my coach and I scored five goals with him because he gave me so much confidence and allowed me to move forward. I have a beautiful memory of him, he understood football and put his great experience at his disposal to help young people grow.”
He discussed a nice memory he has of Corso and his special technique for free kicks.
“I remember a very nice moment, when he took over the team he took the free kicks. I thought he was using the knuckleball technique, but instead he kicked very hard and always scored goals against Zenga. And he showed it to Rummenigge. He wrote the history this great club.”
The Nerazzurri legend highlighted how Corso was so important for the history of Inter.
“He’s one of those players who have talent, they’re difficult to place, but the class was incredible. He’s always been linked to Inter, it’s the history of Inter and everyone loved him.”
Finally, Bergomi talked about how losing Corso is painful for both Inter and Genoa fans.
“He had had a major heart attack and recovered, not having him here is a great pain for Inter, for Genoa, but I think also for the world of football because he marked an era.”
Corso passed away this morning in hospital at the age of 78, after spending the last few days in medical care. The Italian spent the majority of his 18-year playing career with the Nerazzurri, being a part of the Inter squad from 1957 to 1973.
The Italian winger was part of Helenio Herrera’s Grande Inter squad, winning four league titles, two European Cups and two Intercontinental cups, before he left for Genoa in 1973, where he spent two years.