Donde Rossi resucitó
Two years before the 1982 World Cup, Paolo Rossi was in disgrace. He had been caught up in a match-fixing scandal that tore through Italian football. Banned for two years. Career in ruins.
Dates
13 Jun – 11 Jul 1982
Teams
24
Champion
Italy
Top scorer
Paolo Rossi (6)
Final
Italy 3–1 West Germany
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Italy won the 1982 FIFA World Cup, held in Spain. It was the 12th edition of the tournament, and the final finished Italy 3–1 West Germany.
The 1982 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Spain, played from 13 Jun – 11 Jul 1982. 24 national teams took part and Italy were crowned champions.
The final of the 1982 FIFA World Cup finished Italy 3–1 West Germany, giving Italy the title.
The top scorer of the 1982 FIFA World Cup was Paolo Rossi (6).