The SCREAM! Marco Tardelli scored Italy's second goal in the 1982 World Cup Final and then produced the most emotional celebration in football history! He ran towards the bench with tears streaming down his face, screaming at the top of his lungs, fists clenched, pure raw emotion pouring out of every pore. The goal itself was a powerful right-foot drive from the edge of the box, but it is the celebration that made it ETERNAL!
Country: Italy Opponent: West Germany Year: 1982 Round: Final Score: Italy 3-1 West Germany Minute: 69'
The Moment
- Tardelli drove a powerful right-foot shot from the edge of the penalty area past Harald Schumacher
- His celebration — running and screaming with tears — is known as 'L'urlo di Tardelli' (Tardelli's Scream)
- It is widely regarded as the most iconic goal celebration in World Cup history
- The goal put Italy 2-0 up in the Final, and they went on to win 3-1
- Italy's 1982 World Cup victory completed a remarkable comeback after poor group stage performances
The Verdict
The goal itself was excellent, but the CELEBRATION was truly immortal. Tardelli's raw, primal scream captured absolutely everything that the World Cup means — years of sacrifice, dreams finally fulfilled, and pure unbridled joy pouring out of every pore. Every single player who has celebrated a big goal since 1982 has been compared to the great Marco Tardelli!
Tomorrow: #13 — Stay tuned for the next legendary goal!
