1982 FIFA World Cup Final - Claudio Gentile
Claudio Gentile protected Italy’s back line as the side contained West Germany and secured its third world championship.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Claudio Gentile Biography and Timeline
Follow Claudio Gentile through 3 dated historical records for Italy.
Claudio Gentile, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1982
World Cup Winner
Claudio Gentile starts the 1982 final after difficult marking assignments against Argentina and Brazil earlier in the tournament. Italy’s defence holds West Germany to a single late goal.
International Caps
Marks Diego Maradona and Zico in successive matches at the 1982 World Cup as Italy defeats Argentina and Brazil.
Records, sources and methodology
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