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Gino Colaussi
Luigi Colausig (4 March 1914 – 27 July 1991), known as Gino Colaussi, was an Italian footballer who played as a striker. He was the first player to score multiple goals in a World Cup final.
Club career
Colaussi was born in Gradisca d'Isonzo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. He was a striker in Serie A for USC Triestina, Juventus and Vicenza, and also played in Serie B with Padova.
International career
Colaussi represented the Italy national football team at the gold winning 1933–35 Central European International Cup & at the 1938 FIFA World Cup. He scored a goal in Italy's quarterfinal and semifinal victories, and two in the victorious final, contributing to his nation's second World Cup title with a total of four goals.
Death
Colaussi died in Opicina, near Trieste.
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