Gianluca Pagliuca
Footballer, FIFA World Cup participant
Born
December 18th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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A prominent footballer, played as a goalkeeper in Serie A for clubs including Sampdoria, Bologna, and Inter Milan. Achieved significant success with Sampdoria, winning the Coppa Italia in 1988, and became the first goalkeeper to score in Serie A. Represented Italy in three FIFA World Cups, earning acclaim for performances in 1994, where the team reached the final. Transitioned to a role as a sportscaster after retirement, providing analysis and commentary on football.
Participated in 1994 FIFA World Cup
Won Coppa Italia with Sampdoria
First goalkeeper to score in Serie A
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