Mario Corso 1941 – 2020

Biography

Mario Corso was born on August 25, 1941, in Verona, Italy, during a transformative era for European football. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to the sport, building a career that spanned both playing and managing roles. His contributions to Italian football reflected his deep passion for the game and his commitment to excellence on and off the pitch.

Corso spent his most formative years engaged with football, developing expertise that would shape his professional journey. Whether as a player or in a managerial capacity, he remained dedicated to advancing the sport and mentoring those around him. His work left a mark on the Italian football community during a period of significant growth and development for the nation’s athletic traditions.

On June 20, 2020, Corso passed away in Milan at the age of 78. His final years were spent in the Lombardy region, where he remained connected to the football world he had served so faithfully. He was laid to rest at one of Milan’s major cemeteries, a place of honor befitting his years of service to the sport and his community.