He was quiet, polite, respectful, humble. Video", "England kicks its nasty habit of losing on penalties", "An oral history of USA at Italia '90: the World Cup that changed US soccer", "Baggio Day – Vicini: "Faceva sembrare facili le cose più difficili, "Le 50 sfumature di Baggio Quel genio figlio dell'Italia", "Udinese, il ritorno di Zico: "Sognavo lo scudetto. "[216] Reflecting on Baggio's performance at the 1994 World Cup in 2001, Stefano Bozzi of BBC Sport stated that: "At the USA 94 World Cup, [Baggio] single-handedly hauled Italy to the final,"[224] while in 2006, the BBC described him as "Italy's best player throughout the [1994] tournament. #6 Baggio", "Ranked! [217], In Italy's opening match of the 1998 World Cup in France, against Chile, Baggio started alongside Christian Vieri, playing all 90 minutes, as Alessandro Del Piero was still recovering from an injury. Non si sa mai, "Mystery solved: Why do the best soccer players wear No. The match ended 0–0 after extra time; he took Italy's last penalty in the resulting shootout, but he put the decisive spot-kick over the cross-bar, which meant the Brazilians won the title, resulting in one of the most upsetting moments in World Cup history,[214][215] and a miss with which Baggio's career would frequently become associated. [7] At the 1998 World Cup, he scored twice before Italy were eliminated by eventual champions France in the quarter-finals. Roberto Baggio, född 18 februari 1967 i Caldogno i provinsen Vicenza i Veneto [1], är en italiensk före detta fotbollsspelare.Han fick smeknamnet Il divino codino, som ungefär betyder den gudomliga hästsvansen, eftersom han under större delen av fotbollskarriären hade en liten hästsvans i kombination med att han bekänner sig till buddhismen. [468], In the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, Baggio (and Alessandro Costacurta) is mentioned during the 1995 episode "Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest" by Father Dougal McGuire (portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon), who, when prompted to say the last rites in Latin, ends up saying the footballers' names. Described as a "fantasista," "trequartista," "mezzapunta," or "rifinitore" throughout his career in the Italian media, due to his role on the pitch and creative playing style,[5][263] Baggio was a world class playmaker with an eye for goal, who was renowned for his vision, creativity, ability to read the game, crossing accuracy, and passing ability, which made him an excellent assist provider;[nb 3] however, he usually played as a second striker throughout his career, as he was known for scoring goals as well as creating them. [231] Due to his disagreements with Sacchi, Baggio was called up to the national team less frequently, only making one more substitute appearance in a 1–0 home win against Slovenia in a Euro 1996 qualifier in September 1995. "[226] When summarising Baggio's 1994 World Cup, Ed Dove of ESPN FC stated in 2018 that; "'The Divine Ponytail' had arguably been the outstanding player of the tournament, bailing Italy out on numerous occasions, but his inspirational touch deserted him when it mattered most. Su Baggio e Cruijff…, "I 50 anni del 'Divin Codino' Baggio: campione unico che ha unito il mondo del calcio", "Baggio 5x10 - L'inizio del campione, da Vicenza a Firenze. [187] Italy won the match 2–1, capturing the third place medal. In shoot-outs, Baggio converted three of four career penalties: one in the UEFA Cup with Fiorentina, and the other two with Italy at the World Cup;[33] in World Cup shootouts, Baggio scored twice (1990 and 1998), with his only miss in 1994. [463] He has endorsed several Japanese football video games, such as Super Formation Soccer 95: della Serie A,[464] World Football Climax[465] and Let's Make a Soccer Team!. He was a friend who helped me win games on a Sunday. beIN SPORTS Thailand. "[414] In 2020, Jack Gallagher of 90min.com placed Baggio at number nine in his list of "The 50 Greatest Footballers of All Time,"[415] while Sky Sports ranked him as the fifth–best player ever never to have won the Champions League or European Cup.[416]. ", "Cambiasso a Zanetti in diretta Instagram: "Perché sull'aereo dormi sempre?". After scoring from a free-kick, he was substituted by Alessandro Del Piero, who temporarily took his place in the team. In 1993 he won both the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year award, and is still remembered as one of the most beloved and technically gifted players in his country. [nb 4] This led Michel Platini to describe him as a "9 and a half," namely a player whose role lay half–way between that of a forward and a midfielder, as he was not a true number 9 (the shirt number usually associated with a striker), due to his creative ability, but he scored more than a number 10 (the shirt number commonly associated with an advanced playmaker), a description which often saw him identified with the role of an inside forward. [160] On 21 April 2002, in the first game after his comeback, Baggio came on as a substitute to score two goals against Fiorentina, helping Brescia win the match. In 2002, Baggio became the first Italian player in over 50 years to score more than 300 career goals; he is currently the fifth-highest scoring Italian in all competitions with 318 goals. [82][94][95] Baggio faced difficulties with Agnelli, Luciano Moggi and Juventus management during his final season, as they stated they would only renew his contract if he reduced his salary by 50%. [52] Baggio made his 300th Serie A appearance while at Bologna, in a 0–0 draw against Empoli on 11 January 1998. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. By the time he turned 11, he had scored 45 goals and provided 20 assists in 26 matches, also scoring six goals in one match. 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[136] Baggio scored a goal against his former club Bologna in a European play-off match, but Inter lost both matches, failing to qualify for the UEFA Cup. [159] He was operated on 4 February 2002 and he returned for three matches before the end of the season, making a recovery in 76 days. [189], Under Italy's new manager, Arrigo Sacchi, Baggio was his team's top scorer during their qualifying campaign for the 1994 World Cup, scoring five goals of the team's 14 goals in the eight games in which he featured, while also providing seven assists. [208][209], Baggio gave a man of the match performance in the semi-finals; he scored two more goals to beat Bulgaria 2–1 at Giants Stadium, leading Italy to the World Cup final for the first time in 12 years. On 31 October 1993, Baggio scored a hat-trick in a 4–0 win over Genoa, which included his 100th Serie A goal; he also set up a goal for Möller during the match. [43] Baggio's performances elevated him to hero status among the fans, and he drew praise from several pundits. It's something that I will never understand in my lifetime. [28], Baggio was called up for his first World Cup tournament in 1990, on home soil. [204] The Italians finished third in their group, drawing much criticism from the press, and only advancing from the first round as the fourth-best third-placed team; Juventus president Gianni Agnelli famously called Baggio "un coniglio bagnato" ("a wet rabbit"), referring to his despondent demeanour, hoping the jab would spur him on to score. ️ Subscribe, Like & Comment for More! After receiving the ball from Giuseppe Signori, he dribbled past the Spanish goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta, scoring off-balance from a tight angle. [69] Baggio is currently Juventus' ninth-highest goalscorer in all competitions,[91] and is the joint tenth-highest goalscorer for Juventus in Serie A, alongside Pietro Anastasi. He eventually lost his spot in the squad, missing out on Italy's Euro 1996 squad, despite winning the Scudetto that year with A.C. Milan. [83] He helped Juventus win the Coppa Italia that year, notching two goals and two assists, scoring the winning goal in the second leg of the semi-final. [199][266][267] He was also occasionally deployed out of position as a left winger in an attacking trident,[77][107][110][133] as a wide midfielder,[283] or even in central midfield as a mezzala or deep-lying playmaker on rarer instances. [28][36][52][81][119][132], Baggio was used scarcely and often as a substitute, scoring only 4 goals in 18 appearances during the regular Serie A season. [256] Fans and pundits criticised the omission, as Italy were eliminated by co-hosts South Korea in the round of 16. [477], In 2019, Netflix announced the development of a documentary on Roberto Baggio in partnership with Mediaset. [108][369][370][371] However, one of his Inter managers – Simoni – lauded Baggio for his work-rate in training in 2009, stating that he would do up to six or seven hours of gym work a day under his tenure,[372] a view which was also shared by Baggio's former Bologna teammate Daniele Carnasciali in 2013. [219] Having led Italy to the final with his memorable performances, Baggio received the Silver Ball as the second-best player of the tournament, behind Romário, and also finished tied for second in goals scored throughout the tournament, although he missed out on the Bronze Boot, which went to Kennet Andersson and Romário. [470], Throughout his career, Baggio has been nicknamed the "Divin' Codino" ("Divine Ponytail," in Italian, a reference to the iconic hairstyle he wore for a large part of his career, as well as his playing ability and Buddhist beliefs) and "Robi" (or "Roby") by his fans. "[365], Known for his dislike of the defensive, physical and tactical nature of Italian football in the 1990s, Baggio drew criticism from certain pundits and some of his managers for his limited defensive work-rate when possession was lost,[77][155][366][367] as well as the fact that the athletic part of his game was not his main focus during training sessions in his youth,[368] while in his later career, his physical ailments often forced him to train independently with a personal fitness coach and physiotherapist, rather than with his team; as such, Baggio's Milan manager Capello believed that he was not capable of playing for 90 minutes, due to the precarious physical condition of his knees. [162] Trapattoni also expressed concern about bringing Baggio to the World Cup due to the presence of Francesco Totti and Alessandro Del Piero in his role, believing that this could create a rivalry between the players. [6], Following the World Cup, Baggio was not called up often by Vicini for the Euro 1992 Qualification matches, only making three appearances and scoring two goals as Italy failed to qualify for the tournament, finishing second in their qualifying group behind the Soviet Union. [246], On 16 October 2002, Baggio was named a Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),[448] Through the organisation, Baggio helped to fund hospitals, raise money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake, contribute to tackling bird flu, and was involved in the Burmese pro-democracy movement, which supported the opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her release from prison. [417] Baggio is the only Italian to have scored in three World Cups (two goals in 1990, five in 1994 and two in 1998). He is either brilliant, or he disappears, looking confused and unhappy. [21] In 1993, he was named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or. [430][431] Of his open play goals in Serie A, 84 were with his right foot, 26 with his left and 6 were headers. [25] He inherited the number 10 shirt, formerly worn by Michel Platini. But I can tell you this, he was an even greater man. Throughout his career he painted football, filling the eyes of those who were passionate about this sport and not only of the fans of the clubs whose shirts he wore. The press has interpreted his inconsistency as a lack of commitment. Zoff centred his squad around younger offensive players, such as Francesco Totti, Alessandro Del Piero, Stefano Fiore, Marco Delvecchio, Filippo Inzaghi and Vincenzo Montella. He finally made his Serie A debut the following season on 21 September 1986, in a 2–0 home win against Sampdoria,[36][37][38] and he also made his European debut that season on 17 September 1986, in an UEFA Cup match against Boavista. There are no half measures in his play. Phénomène unique dans le panorama du grand football, Roberto Baggio est considéré comme l'un des plus grands joueurs italiens de l'histoire. [156], At the start of 2001–02 season, Baggio scored eight goals in the first nine matches, leading him to the top of the Serie A goalscoring table. ... Roberto Baggio: 1 (1993) Roberto Baggio was born on 18 February 1967 in Caldogno, Italy to Matilde and Fiorindo, and is a former Italian football (soccer) player who played for several Italian football teams in the position of second striker. [380] His former Brescia manager, Carlo Mazzone, said of him: "Baggio was one of the greatest Italian football players of all time. [172] At youth level, he was capped for the Italy U16 on four occasions in 1984, scoring three goals. [397][398] Regarding the injuries that threatened his career as a youngster, and which haggled him until he retired, Baggio wrote in his 2001 autobiography: "...all of my professional career, I played it with a leg and a half. As such, his unique playing position, style, and appraoch to the game, combined with his talent, limited work-rate, and injury struggles, led him to have both many admirers and several detractors. Roberto Mussi qui vient de remonter le ballon voit Roberto Baggio à la limite de la surface de réparation. [27], Baggio began his youth career after being noticed by his hometown youth team, Caldogno, at age nine. "[351] James McHie of Calciomercato.com instead named him as Italy's greatest player, calling him "the greatest player [...] to pull on the Azzurri shirt,"[352] a view shared by Stefano Discreti of Mediaset, who called Baggio "the best Italian footballer of all time" in 2019. "[356] In 2019, Dino Zoff listed Baggio as one of the best players he ever coached,[357] while author Paolo Condò ranked Baggio among the greatest players of all time,[358] a view shared by Emmanuel Amunike in 2020,[359] as well as Roberto Mancini, and John Keilman of the Chicago Tribune, who both described Baggio as one of the "all-time greats" in 2018 and 2019 respectively. [79] On his first Serie A match back from injury, on 12 March 1995, Baggio scored Juventus' second goal in a 2–0 win over Foggia, and set up Ravanelli's goal. [110][111][284] During the lead-up to the 1994 World Cup, he was also initially employed by Italy's manager Arrigo Sacchi as a centre-forward, in a role known in Italian football jargon as the "centravanti di manovra" (which literally translates to "manoeuvring centre-forward"), which was a precursor to the modern false-nine role; in this position, Baggio was expected to link-up with other players and create chances for them, in addition to creating space with his movement by dropping deep into midfield, and allowing the team's wingers to cut inside and make attacking runs into the centre. [208][304], Although naturally right-footed,[305] Baggio was comfortable using either foot,[266][276] and often began dribbling with his left foot. Una persona per bene", "Roberto Baggio: 'Allenare l'Italia? He never let his great talent weigh on anyone else. A Bologna si vive da… Signori", "I quarant'anni di Roberto Baggio un campione che manca al calcio", "Baggio, Mazzone e Brescia decisivi per la mia carriera", "Roberto Baggio, la leggendaria carriera del Divin Codino", "La favola di Baggio ai tempi di Brescia: una storia di mercato leggendaria", "Football: Free spirit with the world at his feet", "Roberto Baggio, cinquant'anni da uomo libero", "The top 20 overrated football players of all time - in pictures", "10 of the best playmakers of the 90s: Zizou, Laudrup, Baggio, Bergkamp...", "Sacchi: "Van Basten un grandissimo. Juventus also lost the Supercoppa Italiana against Napoli at the beginning of the season; Baggio scored Juventus's only goal from a free-kick. [453] On 25 October 2014 in Milan, Baggio inaugurated the opening of the largest Buddhist temple in Europe. [235], —Roberto Baggio on his penalty against Chile in the 1998 World Cup. [81][82] He provided assists for three of the goals in the title-deciding match against Parma, which Juventus won 4–0 in Turin on 21 May 1995. [62] En route to the final, Baggio scored two goals in the 2–1 home victory against Paris Saint-Germain, in the first leg of the semi-final, and he went on to score the only goal in the return leg. [133] Baggio scored 5 goals and provided 10 assists in 23 appearances during the 1998–99 season, as Inter finished in eighth place, missing out on a European spot. Mi manca un campione come Baggio, "Pizzul: "La mia top 11 di sempre della Nazionale, "Pizzul: "Tifo Torino e amavo Baggio. [2][29][30][31][32] Baggio scored the first professional goal of his career in the Coppa Italia Serie C in a 4–1 away win over Legnano on 30 November 1983.
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