A Brief History of the World Cup

Sheer Delight
Has there ever been a more dramatic celebration than that of Italy's Marco Tardelli during the 1982 final? His goal put Italy up 2-0 against West Germany, his composed finish not hinting at what was to come. After Tardelli scored, his face transformed from calmness personified to veritable madness. He proceeded to pump his arms and run to the crowd, safe in the knowledge that Italy was home and dry. It would win 3-1, lifting its third World Cup in the process.

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