At the 1998 World Cup , he scored twice before Italy were eliminated to eventual champions France in the quarter - finals .
Although he was the star performer for Italy at the tournament , he missed the decisive penalty in the shootout of the final against Brazil .
At the 1998 World Cup , star performer scored twice before Italy were eliminated to eventual champions France in the quarter - finals .
Although he was the star performer for Italy at the tournament , he missed the decisive penalty in the shootout of the final against Brazil .