"I knew what I had to do and my concentration was perfect. But I was so tired that I tried to hit the ball too hard."
Roberto Baggio is an Italian former professional footballer who mainly played as a second striker, or as an attacking midfielder, although he was capable of playing in several offensive positions. He is the former president of the technical sector of the Italian Football Federation. A technically gifted creative playmaker and set piece specialist, renowned for his curling free-kicks, dribbling ski
"Roberto Baggio was the best Italian fantasista; he was better than Meazza and Boniperti, and he was amongst the greatest of all time, right behind Maradona, Pelé, and maybe Cruyff. Without the injury problems and the difficulties with his knees, he would have been the very best player in history."
Roberto Baggio"I have lost three World Cups, all on penalties. [...] If youll allow me this, it really gets on my nerves."
Roberto Baggio"More productive than Maradona; he [Baggio] is without doubt the best number 10 in the league."
Roberto Baggio"Roby is a great nine and a half."
Roberto Baggio"One games stands out in particular, one against Ancona which we won 5–1. Baggio scored four goals in the first 20 minutes and killed the game off. I dont think Ive seen a better performance from any player in any game Ive ever played in. For half an hour, he was on fire. As footballers go, hes a genius."
Roberto Baggio"I had the good fortune to have seen [Giuseppe] Meazza, and I thought of him when I saw Baggio play. Baggio has fantasy."
Roberto Baggio