Paolo Rossi
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Paolo Rossi was an Italian professional footballer who played as a striker. He led Italy to the 1982 FIFA World Cup title, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot as top goalscorer, and the Golden Ba
Rossi with Vicenza
A young Paolo Rossi with Como in 1975
Rossi scoring the second of his three goals v Brazil at the 1982 World Cup
Paolo Rossi kisses the 1982 World Cup trophy
1982 FIFA World Cup final
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The final match of the 1982 FIFA World Cup, the twelfth edition of FIFA's competition for men's national football teams, was played at the Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain, on 11 July 1982, and was contested
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…qualify for the semi-finals. In the semi-final match against Poland, Rossi's two goals won the match for Italy once again, granting them a place in the 1982 World Cup final. In the final against West Germany, Rossi scored the first of Italy's three goals, from an indirect set-piece assist from Gentile, helping Italy win…
The Bernabéu (pictured in 2009) held the final
A example of the Tango España used in the match.
Paolo Rossi (pictured in 1982) scored a hat-trick in the match against Brazil.
Dino Zoff holding the FIFA World Cup Trophy while celebrating their victory.