A hardworking player, Di Biagio was gifted with power, stamina, and tactical intelligence, as well as an acute defensive awareness and positional sense. This was the first time Baggio had scored for Inter since his goal on 27 May of the previous season, and in the post-match the interview, he denied accusations made by Lippi in regard to his personal form. He initially played for Lazio (1988–89), making his Serie A debut with the side, and later played for Monza (1989–92) in Serie B and Serie C1, winning the Coppa Italia C1 in 1991. [85][86][87] Despite Baggio's strong performance, Juventus were defeated in the UEFA Cup final by Parma. Their relationship deteriorated in September 1994 following a 1–1 draw against Slovenia in a Euro 1996 qualifying match, where Baggio was benched. Baggio's first goal of the match, which came from the penalty spot, was Italy's 500th goal in home matches. [6][89] In 1995, Baggio was nominated for the Ballon d'Or and placed fifth in the 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year Award. [9][243] The match eventually went to a penalty shootout. [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. [425] He also assisted 123 goals in Serie A. Roberto Baggio (Italian pronunciation: [roˈbɛrto ˈbaddʒo]; born 18 February 1967) is an Italian former footballer.He played for Italy national team.. A technically gifted, creative playmaker and a set piece specialist renowned for his accurate free kicks and goalscoring, Baggio is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He later moved on to play for Foggia (1992–95) under Zeman, where he gained promotion to Serie A once again, establishing himself in the starting lineup of the club as a defensive minded central midfielder, who also served as a playmaker; he notably reached the semi-final of the Coppa Italia with Foggia during the 1994–95 season, attracting the attention of bigger Italian clubs. [456] He has been referenced in several songs, such as "Baggio, Baggio" by Lucio Dalla,[457] and "Marmellata n. 25" by Cesare Cremonini. But I was so tired that I tried to hit the ball too hard. 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[6] He also reached the semi-finals of the 2002–03 Champions League with Inter, under manager Héctor Cúper, losing out to cross-city rivals and eventual Champions Milan on away goals. 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. C $109.37. [36][165] Baggio was the first player in over 50 years to reach this milestone, and with 318 goals, he is the fourth-highest scoring Italian player in all competitions, behind only Silvio Piola, Alessandro Del Piero and Giuseppe Meazza. Le sette vite di Roberto Baggio. PUMA ROBERTO BAGGIO ITALY THIRD JERSEY 2020. Luca - Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Luigi_Di_Biagio&oldid=998871048, Articles with Italian-language sources (it), Pages using national squad without comp link, Pages using national squad without sport or team link, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only, This page was last edited on 7 January 2021, at 11:39. In July 2008, he had managed to officially obtain his first degree coaching licence. [422][423] In Serie A, Baggio scored 17 penalties for Fiorentina (from 19 attempts), 25 for Juventus (from 28 attempts), 3 for A.C. Milan (from 5 attempts), 11 for Bologna (from 11 attempts), 1 for Inter Milan (from 2 attempts), and 11 for Brescia (from 18 attempts). He is either brilliant, or he disappears, looking confused and unhappy. [2][30] He also made his Coppa Italia debut with the club on 31 August 1983, against Palermo, and he scored his first Coppa Italia goal in a 4–2 away loss to Empoli, on 26 August 1984. He has won two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia and a UEFA Cup, playing for seven different teams throughout his career. Size. Although several team doctors feared he would not play again, Fiorentina retained their faith in him, agreeing to commit to the transfer as well as fund the required surgery, one of many reasons for Baggio's attachment to the club. [182] This goal was later recognised as the seventh-best goal in World Cup history in a FIFA poll. [6] He was also awarded the Onze d'Or,[69] and the World Soccer Player of the Year Award. [154] Baggio was one of the best offensive playmakers in the league,[155] winning the Guerin d'oro Award in 2001, awarded by the Italian sports magazine il Guerin Sportivo, to the player with the highest average rating throughout the season with at least 19 appearances. Di Brescia, Baggio ditempatkan sebagai gelandang serang dan diberi jersi nomor punggung 10. [407] In a 2014 FIFA poll, Baggio was voted the ninth-greatest number 10 of all-time,[14][408] and later that year, was ranked 24th in The Guardian's list of the 100 greatest World Cup players of all-time, ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. [24] In 1990, he moved from Fiorentina to Juventus for a world record transfer fee. In 2003, he was the inaugural winner of the "Golden Foot" award. [459] The second, made for Johnnie Walker in 2001, showed how he managed to conquer his grief from the miss by believing in himself and scoring the equalising penalty against Chile in the 1998 World Cup. [51] Baggio was awarded the 2010 Man of Peace title in Hiroshima, presented by the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in recognition of his charitable work and contribution to social justice and peace. [151] Baggio managed 12 goals and 9 assists during the 2002–03 season, helping Brescia to an eighth-place finish and another UEFA Intertoto Cup spot. Luigi DI BIAGIO - Italian footballer - FIFA Campionato del Mondo 1998 ITALIA 2:2 CILE (1:1) 11.06.98 Bordeaux, Stade Lescure (31000) Gianluca Pagliuca, Paolo Maldini (c), Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Nesta, Alessandro Costacurta, Angelo Di Livio (60 Enrico Chiesa), Dino Baggio, Demetrio Albertini, Roberto Di Matteo (56 Luigi Di Biagio ), Roberto Baggio, Christian Vieri (70 Filippo Inzaghi) [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. [4], His first senior International call-up was given to him by manager Azeglio Vicini, and he made his first appearance for Italy on 16 November 1988 at age 21 in a 1–0 friendly victory over the Netherlands, assisting Gianluca Vialli's match-winning goal. [469] In the music video for the 2010 World Cup song "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" by Shakira,[470] footage of Baggio's goal against Spain, and his penalty miss from the 1994 World Cup, are shown. He is the joint-highest Italian goalscorer of all-time in the World Cup, with nine goals, alongside Paolo Rossi and Christian Vieri. - 1997. [198], Despite Baggio's association with missing the decisive penalty in the 1994 World Cup final shoot-out, former Telelatino broadcaster Alf De Blasis stated in 2010 that he believed that Baggio's performance throughout the entire tournament cemented his legacy as a footballer; he also stated that one of his favourite World Cup memories was Baggio's performance against Nigeria in the round of 16 of the tournament, commenting: "Roberto Baggio put the Azzurri on his shoulders and carried them to victory, scoring the tying goal on a wonderful solo effort late in the match and then the winning goal on a penalty in extra time. [406] In 2010, Baggio was named one of the 50 greatest Juventus legends. In his autobiography, Baggio stated Lippi had dumped him after Baggio refused to point out which of Inter's players had expressed negative opinions about the coach, also highlighting an incident during a training session where he called out Christian Vieri and Christian Panucci for applauding Baggio for a notable assist. [41] This season would be Baggio's breakthrough, as he scored 15 goals in Serie A, finishing third in the capocannoniere (top goalscorer) title. He has played for Italy national team. [48], In 1990, Baggio was sold to one of Fiorentina's rivals, Juventus, for £8 million, the world record transfer for a footballer at the time. [43] Baggio's performances elevated him to hero status among the fans, and he drew praise from several pundits. Due to his excellent technique, he was a precise volleyer, and was also a set piece specialist, who was highly regarded for his ball delivery from dead ball situations, as well as his precision from direct free-kicks and his ability to curl the ball, which earned him a reputation as one of the best free kick takers of his generation. [3] Under Cesare Maldini, he was called up for one Italy under-21 match against Switzerland on 16 October 1987, although he was an unused substitute, and strangely failed to make an appearance for the azzurrini. [36] However, this proved to be an unfortunate move, as after injuries, disappointing results and several managerial changes throughout the season (including Luigi Simoni, Mircea Lucescu and Roy Hodgson), Baggio struggled to gain playing time,[36][52][132] and was used out of position as a winger, often as a substitute. [51] In March 2008, he gave a lengthy interview with La Gazzetta Dello Sport, in which he revealed that he came to support Argentine club Boca Juniors due to their passionate fanbase. [437] On 5 July 2012, Baggio obtained his Category 1 UEFA Pro Coaching Licence at Coverciano, which officially allows him to coach a professional Serie A club. [42] He formed a notable attacking partnership with Stefano Borgonovo, and the pair scored 29 of Fiorentina's 44 Serie A goals, earning the nickname "B2". Roberto Baggio playing for Italy during the 1998 World Cup Finals in France. [52][119][145], After two years with Inter, Baggio decided not to renew his expiring contract due to his conflicts with Marcello Lippi, making him a free agent at age 33. 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. Roberto Baggio playing for Italy during the 1998 World Cup Finals in France. [148] He was made captain and was given the number 10 shirt,[149] playing as an attacking midfielder. Nessuno 'rosso' come lui tra i giocatori in attività della Serie A", "Di Biagio: "De Rossi regista Mossa vincente, "A Coverciano scatta la carica dei disoccupati", "Mangia leaves Italy U21 role to Di Biagio", "Under 21, esordio ok: 4-1 con la Slovacchia", "Europei Under 21, l'Italia travolge Cipro e si qualifica ai playoff", "Under 21 agli Europei: l'Italia batte la Slovacchia 3-1 e accede alla fase finale", "Europeo Under 21, Inghilterra-Italia 1-3, ma il biscotto condanna gli Azzurrini", "Italy fall to familiar foe Spain at U21 Euros but there is hope for the future", "OFFICIAL: Di Biagio for Italy friendlies", "Italy squad for Argentina and England - Football Italia", "LUIGI DI BIAGIO NUOVO RESPONSABILE DELLA PRIMA SQUADRA SPAL", "Di Biagio saluta la SPAL: "Non ho ricevuto comunicazioni, c'era accordo tacito, "Di Biagio Sig. [92] He is the sixth-highest Juventus goalscorer in the Coppa Italia with 14 goals, and is also the joint fourth all-time Juventus goalscorer in European competitions, as well as the joint fifth all-time Juventus goalscorer in international competitions, with 22 goals, alongside Anastasi once again. [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. [444], In 2001, Baggio wrote an autobiography entitled Una porta nel cielo ("A Goal in the Sky", but also "A Door in the Sky"), including details about his career, childhood, religion, personal life and rifts with managers. Baggio came on during the second half, replacing Del Piero, after the crowd had begun to chant his name. non e' la fine del mondo, "Baggio firma l' armistizio con Trapattoni", "Baggio trasmette il malumore in diretta: " la societa' deve difendermi dalle critiche, "Milan-Juve, da più di un secolo a suon di goal", "Roberto Baggio: Tutti i suoi Gol e le sue Statistiche", "European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1993", "Baggio Del Piero? [44], Di Biagio led the Italy under-21 side to the semi-finals of the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where they were eliminated by Spain on 27 June, following a 3–1 defeat. He starred in the Italian team that finished third in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, scoring twice. [473] Baggio's impact on football has been celebrated with the release of an online game called Baggio's Magical Kicks, in which players try to replicate his accuracy on free-kicks and penalties. Italian football was defensive know-how and structured play. Di Biagio played his first Ascoli match on 14 January 2007, against Cagliari. "[347] In 2010, Marco Gori of TuttoMercatoWeb labelled Baggio as "one of the best footballers in history. [257], Many fans hoped to see him play for Italy at Euro 2004,[258] or with the 2004 Olympic squad that eventually managed a Bronze medal,[259] but this was not to be the case. [460] He has featured in several Diadora commercials, as he endorsed their products. [26] In 2002, Baggio was nominated Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. [104] Baggio finished the season with 10 goals in all competitions, in 34 appearances; seven of his goals were scored in Serie A, in 28 appearances, and he also provided 12 assists in Serie A, making him the top assist provider of the season. 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His consistent performances led him to become a permanent member of the Italian national side during this period. [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. Una Sabina vi convertirà", "Da Belotti a Baggio: quando la fascia è speciale", "Roberto Baggio and the Essence of Buddhism: "Baggio took all that in his stride silently and he later said that his Buddhist values had made him handle his toughest days with serenity, "FAO Ambassadors - Get Involved: Roberto Baggio", "Interreligious Match for Peace: 1/9/2014", "Il Papa a Maradona: "Ti aspettavo". [28], Baggio was called up for his first World Cup tournament in 1990, on home soil. The beauty of one of his technical gestures, the polished movements, the speed of thought. 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. [28] Alongside Totti, Baggio has also scored the fourth-highest number of free-kicks in Serie A with 21 goals; ahead of him are only Alessando Del Piero, Andrea Pirlo and Siniša Mihajlović. [38][190][191] One of his best performances during the qualifying campaign occurred on 14 October 1992 against Switzerland; Italy were trailing 2–0 at home and Baggio led his team to a 2–2 draw comeback, scoring a goal. Baggio, Maldini e Zanetti i più collaborativ", "Baggio e gli altri: giocatori e allenatori. [49] On 15 May, it was announced Di Biagio would return to the under-21 side following the hire of Roberto Mancini to the senior side. [381] His former teammate Andrea Pirlo instead commented: "[Baggio] was a silent leader, and above all, he was a leader on the pitch. Voto 5 in simpatia", "Francia-Italia, world Cup France 98 - 0-0 (4-3)", "Del Piero: "Gioco fino a 40 anni" E Agnelli: "Per lui porte aperte, "Baggio scrive al Trap "Portami ai Mondiali, "Trapattoni: "Nessun rimpianto per Baggio, senza Moreno avremmo vinto il mondiale, "Olimpiadi, Carraro possibilista Baggio fuori quota con l'Under? [418][nb 12] Alongside Totti and Alberto Gilardino, he has scored against the most different clubs in Serie A: 38. [29][36][37], Although he was primarily deployed as a central or defensive midfielder, Di Biagio was capable of playing anywhere in midfield due to his tactical versatility, and played in every outfield position throughout his career, and was occasionally played in an attacking midfield role behind the forwards, or, even less frequently, as a centre-forward; he also played as a defender later in his career, once he lost his pace, functioning as a sweeper, as a full-back, or as a central defender. [40] He made his debut as the Italy under-21 coach on 14 August 2013, in a friendly match against Slovakia, which was won 4–1 by Italy. [4] Additionally, he excelled in the air, in spite of his relatively short stature, due to his elevation, physical strength, and heading accuracy, which made him a goal threat in the opposing box during set-pieces. In 2004, during the final season of his career, Baggio became the first player in over 30 years to score 200 goals in Serie A, and is currently the seventh-highest goalscorer of all time in Serie A, with 205 goals. [172] At youth level, he was capped for the Italy U16 on four occasions in 1984, scoring three goals. [6][198][199][200] In a disappointing first match against Republic of Ireland at Giants Stadium, New Jersey, Italy were defeated 1–0. Sacchi justified his decision by stating Baggio was not fully fit,[232] and that Enrico Chiesa helped the team more when possession was lost. Simoni mengawali rentetan pergantian pelatih Inter musim 1998/1999 hingga 4 kali. [101], Although Baggio initially struggled with injuries at the beginning of his first season with A.C. Milan,[102][103] he came back into the starting line-up and was appointed the main penalty taker. Zoff centred his squad around younger offensive players, such as Francesco Totti, Alessandro Del Piero, Stefano Fiore, Marco Delvecchio, Filippo Inzaghi and Vincenzo Montella. [30] Baggio received nominations for both the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year due to his performances for Bologna and Italy that season. ", "Buddisti Soka Gakkai. In 2002 he became the first Italian player in over 50 years to score more than 300 career goals. [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. Despite his reputation and ability as a midfielder,[13] Di Biagio had an unfortunate club and international career, failing to win a major trophy, and only winning the Coppa Italia Serie C1 with Monza. Club career statistics. [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. [183], In the round of 16 match against Uruguay, which Italy won 2–0, Baggio started the play which led to Italy's first goal, scored by Schillaci. [81] He helped Milan win the Serie A title, notably scoring a goal against his former team Fiorentina from a penalty in the title-deciding match. [25] Di Biagio made only one appearance in the tournament, however, playing in Italy's 2–0 opening win against Ecuador, where he assisted Vieri's second goal of the match with a long ball, in the 27th minute; he was substituted by Gattuso in the 69th minute.