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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>For the drama and the quality of football Spain \u201882 is arguably the best World Cup.<\/p>\n

Brazil\u2019s brilliance epitomized the \u201cbeautiful game\u201d definition of football but did not even make the semis\u2014dropping out in the second group phase after losing to a Paolo Rossi inspired Italy.<\/p>\n

This replicated earlier capitulations of terrifically gifted sides like the magical Hungary of 1954 and the Netherlands of 1974.<\/p>\n

The Italians would proceed to win the trophy, despite drawing all their three matches against Poland, Peru and debutants Cameroon in the first group phase.<\/p>\n

But Enzo Bearzot\u2019s side showed real intent in fearlessly taking on the terrific Brazilians\u2014leading twice, and surrendering twice to Socrates and Falcao, yet Rossi, like a man on a mission, grabbed a hattrick and aided the Azzuri to a 3-2 victory.<\/p>\n

In the semifinal, a Rossi brace was enough for the 2-0 win as the Italians stormed their first World final since 1938.<\/p>\n

That grueling semifinal against France that had ended in penalties took a toll on West Germany and Italy seamlessly won the final 3-1.<\/p>\n

Again Rossi did the needful, netting the opener in 57 minutes, but Marco Tardelli\u2019s emotional celebration of Italy\u2019s second goal inside Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is one of the World Cup\u2019s memorable moments. Paul Breitner\u2019s strike in the 83rd minute remained only a consolation after Alessandro Altobelli had made it 3-0 two minutes prior.<\/p>\n

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