Italian legend Roberto Baggio was rushed to hospital after being robbed and beaten by armed thugs during Euro 2024 clash

ITALIAN legend Robert Baggio was rushed to hospital after being robbed and beaten by armed thugs.

The shocking incident occurred as he watched Italy’s 1-0 defeat to Spain at Euro 2024 last night.

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The icon who played his entire career in Italy and was nicknamed Divine Ponytail.

He played for Italy’s three most successful clubs, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, winning two Serie A titles throughout his career.

In 1993, Baggio helped Juventus win the UEFA Cup, scoring twice in the first leg of the final against Borussia Dortmund.

That year, he was named the best player in the world by FIFA and received the Ballon d’Or.

Baggio became the first Italian to score in three different World Cups in 1998, after scoring in 1990 and 1994, but it is the latter tournament where he will always be remembered.

In 1994, Italy reached the final of the FIFA World Cup in the USA, where they would face Brazil.

The game ended goalless after 90 minutes, and the two teams were unable to separate after 30 minutes of extra time, which led to a penalty shootout.

The score was 3-2 to the South Americans after nine penalties, with Baggio advancing and needing to convert to continue the shootout.

After a long run, the Italian sent goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel the wrong way but saw his penalty fly high over the bar, giving Brazil their fourth World Cup.

After retiring from football, Baggio became president of the technical sector of the Italian football federation in 2010.

He resigned from his role in 2013 as he suggested the federation had ignored his ideas about focusing on youth talent. Outside of football, Baggio has been praised for his charitable work, becoming a UN ambassador in 2002 and helping to raise money for affected areas. by earthquakes and disease.

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