Italian football has always been rich in golden boys, and in that era of Italy and Serie A, Piero and Totti once made the name of golden boy shine in the world. But in the hearts of countless elderly Italian fans, there is always only one golden boy, that is, the rare genius in the history of Italian football, the eternal golden boy - Paulo Rossi.
Now we are always nostalgic for maradona's legend, because he, the 1986 World Cup was officially recognized as the "One Man's World Cup". And a year after the old horse left, we always forget that 14 days after the old horse's death, the legend of Italian football, Rossi, also followed the king.
One was the MVP of the 1982 World Cup and the other was the MVP of the 1986 World Cup, both of whom were called by God. If 1986 was the era of the old horse, then the 1982 World Cup belonged to Rossi, who staged perhaps second only to Maradona in 1986.
The Brazilian team in 1982, which is recognized by countless people as the most gorgeous and elegant Brazilian team in history. And how strong is this team? I believe we can find this artistic Brazil that failed to lift the World Cup on many lists, and before the World Cup Brazil swept across Europe, England, France, Germany, Spain could not stop the attack of this team.
"White Pele" Zico, Football Doctor Socrates, midfielder Falcao's iron triangle is indestructible, plus a generation of tactical masters Santana, as well as Serezzo, Junier, Osca, Eder, Sergio and other thunderous names, this Brazil is so powerful that fans around the world think that the World Cup is coming, and beating this Brazilian team has become a "myth" in the mouth of all European teams.
But Rossi alone prevented the Brazilian team from reaching the top, and also prevented the feathering of the most artistic Brazil, which broke the hearts of countless fans who loved beautiful football. Against Brazil, Italy played a low-key expedition, rossi staged the most expensive hat-trick in World Cup history, knocking out this talented and star-studded Brazil with three goals. The most elegant Brazil fell at the feet of Rossi alone, and Rossi was a god in battle.
Zico said that on this day, the football died. The regrets of a generation of talented superstars have created the regrets of football's history, and since then, the World Cup has become more and more conservative and utilitarian, and elegance and art have since disappeared in the history of the World Cup.
Brazil left, but Rossi stepped on Brazil's corpse and became more and more courageous. In the semi-finals, the Polish team was eliminated twice, and the final was fatally defeated by West Germany, and Italy successfully reached the top. In its evaluation of the 1982 World Cup, FIFA gave Rossi second only to Maradona: "Brazil's stars shine, but Rossi's excellent performance helped Italy win the championship. ”
Now, Rosie has been away from us for a year. We should also remember this eternal golden boy when we remember the king of the ball, even if his career is high and low, but Rossi in 1982 is still the golden boy in the hearts of Italian fans that will never be replaced!
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