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:

Penalties are only missed by those who have the courage to take them.

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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.

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Roberto Baggio was the best player I ever played against; he made football look very easy.

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Roby is a great nine and a half.

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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.

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He has the kind of skill people dream about.

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More productive than Maradona; he [Baggio] is without doubt the best number 10 in the league."

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He looks like a wet rabbit.

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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.

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I remember when I was six years old and there was only one idol for me: Roberto Baggio.

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