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.
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1982 in Italy
Explore 34 historical events and records for Italy in 1982.
Historical records for Italy in 1982
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1982 FIFA World Cup Final - Dino Zoff
Dino Zoff captained Italy from goal and became the oldest captain to lift the men’s World Cup trophy at forty.
1982 FIFA World Cup Final - Gaetano Scirea
Gaetano Scirea advanced from defence to help create Italy’s second goal as the team outplayed West Germany in Madrid.
1982 FIFA World Cup Final - Paolo Rossi
Paolo Rossi broke the deadlock with a close-range header against West Germany, beginning Italy’s 3–1 World Cup final victory.
1982 Final Goal
Scores Italy's second goal in the final and celebrates with an iconic run.
1982 Final Third Goal
Scores Italy's third goal in the 3-1 final victory over West Germany.
Italy World Cup Captain
Captains Italy to its third World Cup title at the age of forty.
Italy World Cup Title Manager
Coaches Italy to its first World Cup title since 1938.
World Cup Winner
Alessandro Altobelli scores Italy's third goal against West Germany to put the 1982 World Cup final beyond reasonable doubt.
World Cup Winner
Enzo Bearzot takes Italy from an unconvincing group phase to the 1982 World Cup title through victories over major opponents.
World Cup Winner
Antonio Cabrini misses a first-half penalty in the 1982 final but continues to contribute from left-back. Italy ultimately overcomes West Germany with three second-half goals.
World Cup Winner
Fulvio Collovati plays in central defence as Italy claims its third World Cup in 1982. His anticipation complements the team’s controlled response to West German attacks in Madrid.
World Cup Winner
Bruno Conti supplies the 1982 Italian champions with quick dribbling and penetrating wing play. His skill on the right creates attacking opportunities during the final against West Germany.
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.
World Cup Winner
Francesco Graziani starts the 1982 final for Italy but leaves early because of injury. His teammates go on to defeat West Germany, and he shares in the tournament-winning achievement.
World Cup Winner
Gabriele Oriali works tirelessly in Italy’s central midfield during the 1982 World Cup final. His defensive support gives teammates room to counterattack and defeat West Germany 3-1.
World Cup Winner
Paolo Rossi heads Italy ahead against West Germany in the final and finishes the tournament as its leading goalscorer.
World Cup Winner
Gaetano Scirea combines calm distribution with alert defending in Italy’s 1982 final victory. The Juventus sweeper guides play out from the back as Italy defeats West Germany 3-1.
World Cup Winner
Marco Tardelli drives in Italy's second goal against West Germany and celebrates with an emotional run across the pitch.
World Cup Winner
Dino Zoff leads Italy from goal in its 3-1 victory over West Germany, becoming the oldest men's World Cup winning captain at forty.
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.
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Antognoni Drives Fiorentina Scudetto Challenge
Giancarlo Antognoni leads Fiorentina's midfield during a tense Serie A campaign in which Juventus claim the title by a single point.
Catania Playing Career Move
Ranieri joins Catania and adds veteran defensive experience during the later years of his playing career.
International Caps
Comes off the bench to score Italy's third goal against West Germany in the 1982 World Cup final.
International Caps
Marks Diego Maradona and Zico in successive matches at the 1982 World Cup as Italy defeats Argentina and Brazil.
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.
International Caps
Organizes Italy's back line as a composed sweeper throughout the 1982 World Cup-winning campaign.
International Caps
Scores Italy's second goal in the 1982 World Cup final and celebrates memorably as his team pulls away from West Germany.
International Caps
Captains Italy to the 1982 World Cup title at age forty and keeps goal in the 3-1 final victory over West Germany.
Medicis Foreign Prize
Eco's The Name of the Rose won the French Prix Medicis etranger.
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy, 4th term
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.
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.
Twentieth Italian League Title
Captains and safeguards Juventus during the 1981-82 title season, which brings the club its twentieth Italian championship and a second shirt star.
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