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Luis Felipe Monti (15 May 1901 – 9 September 1983) was an Italian Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder and an Olympian. Monti has the distinction of having played in two FIFA World Cup final matches with two different national teams.
Apr 25, 2018 · Luis Felipe Monti had written his name into the record books for his unique achievement. Not only had he won the World Cup for his adopted country, he was the only footballer ever to play in World Cup finals for two different countries.
- Gary Thacker
The FIFA World Football Museum is the proud holder of the Argentinian passport of Luis Monti, one of the greatest footballers of the 1920s and 1930s. Monti is the only player to have played in two consecutive Finals of the FIFA World Cup for two different countries.
Nov 26, 2023 · Learn about Luis Monti, a player who represented Argentina and Italy in the 1930s World Cup, a feat unparalleled in history. Discover his career, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive article by The Football Educator.
May 13, 2024 · Monti played 210 minutes within 24 hours as Italy eventually edged Spain in a replay and then turned in a monstrous performance as they stunned pre-tournament favourites Austria 1-0 in...
Oct 10, 2022 · Monti was a key member of the Argentine team that reached the final in the inaugural World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, scoring the winner in the opening game against France. However, his below par performance in that final was a matter of huge controversy, with numerous conspiracy theories claiming that threats had been made against his ...
May 15, 2020 · Today marks 119 years since the birth of Luis Monti, the only footballer to have ever played in two World Cup Finals with different countries. Monti was born on May 15, 1901 in the Argentine ...
