Roberto Baggio quotes

Roberto Baggio is an Italian football legend, celebrated for his extraordinary skill, creativity, and technique on the field. Famous for his vision and his iconic ponytail, he played for several top clubs, including Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan. He is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and inspired millions with his style of play and sportsmanship. Here are 12 of his quotes:

I have lost three World Cups, all on penalties. [...] If you'll allow me this, it really gets on my nerves. (Roberto Baggio)
Penalties are only missed by those who have the courage to take them. View quote
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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. View quote
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Roberto Baggio was the best player I ever played against; he made football look very easy. View quote
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Roby is a great nine and a half. View quote
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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. View quote
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He has the kind of skill people dream about. View quote
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More productive than Maradona; he [Baggio] is without doubt the best number 10 in the league." View quote
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He looks like a wet rabbit. View quote
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He's without doubt the most skilful number ten in the modern game, the archetypal playmaker, if you like, who can create chances and score goals. View quote
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I said, ‘No, you have to play striker.' Baggio went to another club. That year Baggio scored 25 [actually 22] goals – for Bologna! I lost 25 goals! Big mistake. (Roberto Baggio)
I remember when I was six years old and there was only one idol for me: Roberto Baggio. View quote
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