1978
International Caps
Scores for Italy against France, Hungary and Austria at the 1978 World Cup, establishing himself as an international forward.
Football player and manager history
Paolo Rossi
Explore 6 football history records associated with Paolo Rossi, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1982
International Caps
Scores six goals at the 1982 World Cup, including a hat-trick against Brazil and the opener in the final against West Germany.
1982
Return to Juventus Attack
Returns to regular club football with Juventus and subsequently becomes an important member of its attacking line as the team pursues domestic and European honours.
1982
Rossi Honoured for World Cup Golden Boot
Paolo Rossi wins the 1982 Ballon d’Or after scoring six goals during Italy’s World Cup-winning campaign, including a hat-trick against Brazil and the opening goal in the final.
1982 July
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Claims the FIFA World Cup top-scorer award with 6 goals while representing Italy. The season is distinguished by scoring against Brazil, Poland and West Germany in Italy’s title run.
1982 July 11th
World Cup Winner
Paolo Rossi heads Italy ahead against West Germany in the final and finishes the tournament as its leading goalscorer.