February 18
Cover character: Robert Baggio
Born in 1967, today I am 55 years old!
Place of birth: Cardogorno, Vicenza, Region of Veneto, Italy
Nationality: Italy Position: Striker/Forward
Today is the 55th birthday of "Prince of Melancho" Robert Baggio!
As a 30-year-old Serie A fan, I want to write something for the star I most admire that year, but although there are many emotions, but the level is limited, I don't know where to start, so I decided to use the form of "running water" to record every game in the football superstar's career, as a memorial and review, the process is very exciting and happy, that photo, a video seems to let me return to the era of "Small World Cup" at the peak of Serie A. The first record begins with the national team and temporarily goes back to the end of the World Cup in 1994, followed by the "sequel" and the "club chapter" of the national team
Robert Baggio's career full record
National Team:
1. November 15, 1988 Friendly
Italy 1:0 Netherlands Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy Head Coach: Azzelio Vecchini
The 21-year-old baggio played for the national team for the first time and started the game, wearing the number 11 shirt, with Vialli and Ritztri on the front, opposite Van Basten, Rijkaard and another superstar, Ronald Koeman! Vialli scored his only goal of the game in the 44th minute
2. March 28, 1989 Friendly
Italy 0:1 Romania Venue: MunicipalIty Stadium of Sibiu, Romania Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio came off the bench in the 61st minute, romanian stars Haji, Lektuş, Popescu and Petrescu all started, and Saba's only goal scored in the 48th minute
3. April 21, 1989 Friendly
Italy 1:0 Uruguay Location: Estadio Bentegotti, Verona, Italy Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started and played as a front-back, with Vialli and Serena partnering up the front, and in the 65th minute, Baggio scored his first goal in the national team with a direct free kick from the top of the penalty area
4. September 19, 1989 Friendlies
Italy 4:0 Bulgaria Venue: Cessanadino Manuzzi Stadium Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started the full game, wearing the No. 7 shirt, with Viali and Carnevalle on the front line, the first penalty in the 18th minute, the 34th minute received Viali's pass and the goalkeeper shot empty, this is his first time in the national team to score twice, in the 46th minute Carnevalle scored the third goal, in the 53rd minute Illiev swung himself, the Bulgarian team Stojchikov, Barakov and Ivanov started the game
5. October 14, 1989 Friendly
Italy 0:1 Brazil Location: Renato Dalara Stadium, Bologna, Italy Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started and played the full game, with Vialli and Carnevalle on the front line, and Brazil's starting Team Dunga, Mazinjo, Jurquimho, Aldar and Tafarell all competed in the World Cup final five years later, and substitute defender Andre Cruz scored the winning goal in the 77th minute
6. November 10, 1989 Friendly
Italy 1:0 Algeria Location: Estadio Romeo Monti Vicenza, Italy Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started and played the game, teaming up front with Vialli and Carnevalle, and substitute Serena scored the winning goal in the 74th minute
7. November 14, 1989 Friendly
Italy 0:0 England Location: Wembley Stadium, London, ENGLAND Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio came on as a substitute for Vialli in the 82nd minute, his first and only appearance at Wembley Stadium, with Italy's Zenga, Maldini, Baresi, Berthi and Giannini, as well as England's Hilton, Walker, Stevens, McMahon, Wadel, Beardsley, Reinkel and Pratt all competing for third and fourth place in the World Cup a year later
8. February 21, 1990 Friendly
Italy 0:0 Netherlands Location: Fayenoord Stadium Rotterdam, Netherlands Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started, partnering carnevalle and DiNapoli, and was replaced by Mancini in the 72nd minute, and the Netherlands team van Basten, Rijkaard and Ronald Koeman started
9. June 19, 1990 14th WORLD Cup Group A Match 3
Italy 2:0 Czechoslovakia Location: Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started and played the full game, wearing the number 15 shirt, teaming up front with Skirac, and in the 44th minute he received a yellow card, his first yellow card for the national team. Czechoslovakia's senior Skukhlavy, who was playing for Genoa in Serie A at the time, won the Silver Boot of the cup with five goals. In the 10th minute of the match, Skilacci received a pass from Giannini and broke the goal, and in the 78th minute, Baggio broke through from the left side of the ball and scored the goal that shocked the world
10. June 25, 1990 1/8 final of the 14th World Cup
Italy 2:0 Uruguay Location: Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy Head coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started, partnered with Skirac in the front, was replaced by Verjo verjoward in the 79th minute, Skirac and Serena scored two goals in the second half, Uruguay's Ruben Sousa, Aguilera, Pardomo and Gutierrez all played in Serie A, and after the World Cup, "Prince" Franciscoli and Fonseca also joined Cagliari
11. June 30, 1990 14th World Cup Quarterfinals
Italy 1:0 Ireland Location: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy Head Coach: Azzelio Vecchini
Baggio started with Skirac and was replaced by Serena in the 70th minute, scoring the only goal of the game in the 37th minute. Ireland's Bonner, Staunton, Townsend, Sheridan and Horton competed in the World Cup against Italy four years later and responded with a 1-0!
12. July 3, 1990 Semi-final of the 14th World Cup
Italy 1:1 (penalty 3:4) Argentina Location: Stadio San Paolo, Napoli, Italy Head coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio came on as a substitute for Giannini in the 73rd minute, his first on the pitch against "Ball King" Maradona! Skirac and Caniggia scored one goal each in the first and second half, and neither of them achieved anything in extra time, the two sides entered a penalty shoot-out battle, Baggio made the second appearance to take the penalty, but the Italian team's fourth appearance of Donadoni and the fifth appearance of Serena shot penalties were saved by Argentine goalkeeper Goyechea in succession, Baggio and Italy fell in the World Cup penalty shoot-out for the first time, after that, the "penalty" also became their nightmare for many years! In addition, it has to be mentioned that Italy's schedule is not proper, they arranged the semi-final venue in Napoli's home stadium St. Paulo Stadium, which also made Italy's home advantage in this game greatly weakened, because many Italian fans have turned against each other to support their "God" Maradona! You know, their previous five games were all played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, and they won them all!
13. July 7, 1990 The 14th World Cup 3rd and 4th Place Finals
Italy 2:1 England Location: Stadio San Nicolas, Bari, Italy Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started and played all over the game, in the 70th minute, he alertly broke the ball from the feet of England goalkeeper Hilton, Skiracchi got the ball and passed it back to Baggio, Baggio scored with a calm shot, in the 80th minute, Pratt's header equalized, only 5 minutes later, Skirac broke into the box to win the penalty and personally took the penalty! He also became the Golden Boot and Ballon d'Or winner of the cup with 6 goals in 7 games. Unfortunately, his short-lived speed is even faster than Rossi's, and Baggio has gradually grown into the leader of Italian football!
14. September 26, 1990 Friendly
Italy 1:0 Netherlands Location: La Favorita Stadium, Palermo, Italy Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started and played all over the field, wearing the number 11 shirt, teaming up front with Schillac, and in the 45th minute, he scored a goal in front of the opposing goalkeeper, the Dutch team Gullit, Van Basten, Ronald Koeman made his debut, Frank De Boer made his first appearance for the Netherlands, and in the 71st minute, he was replaced by Bergkamp, who also played for the country for the first time
15. 17 October 1990 Match 1 of the 9th European Championship Qualifiers, Group 3
Italy 1:1 Hungary Location: Budapest People's Stadium, Hungary Head coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started and played all over the field, teaming up front with Schillac, Hungarian defender Tizette took the lead in the 16th minute, and Baggio hit a penalty in the 54th minute to equalize! The course of the game was lackluster, but it is worth mentioning that the stadium where the game was held was demolished and rebuilt in 2016 and named Puskas Stadium after the reconstruction was completed in 2019!
16. 2 November 1990 9th European Championship Qualifiers, Group 3, Race 2
Italy 0:0 Soviet Union Location: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio started and played all over the field, partnering With Skirac and Mancini
17. September 25, 1991 Friendly
Italy 1:2 Bulgaria Location: Vasili levski Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria Head Coach: Azeglio Vecchini
Baggio came off the bench in the 46th minute, partnered with Viali forward, Kostadinov scored a point first in the first half, Stoichkov hit a penalty in the 5th minute of the opening half, Italy had Gianini pull back a goal in the 55th point, this game was the last game of the Roma Prince Giannini's national team, but the process was very hot, Bulgaria's Kiriakov and Penev, Italy's Viali were sent off with red cards!
18. 20 December 1991 9th European Championship Qualifiers Group 8
Italy 2:0 Cyprus Location: Pino Zaceria Stadium
Baggio started and teamed up front with Vialli and Zola, in the 27th minute, Vialli opened the scoring, in the 55th minute Baggio shoveled in front of the goal to extend the score, in the 66th minute he was replaced by Casillac, this game is also the national team debut of Casillac and Albertini!
At that time, there were only 8 seats in the final stage of the European Championship, and the first place in each group could qualify! Baggio missed five crucial games from the third to seventh rounds, especially the fifth round away to Norway, they lost 1:2, Mancini and Viali's forward combination did nothing, or relied on Skiracchi to come off the bench to pull back a point, after this game, they lost the initiative, after a successive draw with the Soviet Union and Norway, they were eliminated in the early round!
19. February 19, 1992 Friendly
Italy 4:0 San Marino Location: Cessanadino Manuzzi Stadium Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started and played all over the field, partnering Casillac with the front, he first scored a direct free kick at the top of the arc of the penalty area in the 36th minute, and in the 84th minute of the second half, he crossed the opposing goalkeeper to open the net and seal the victory! During this period, Donadoni and Kasilacci scored one goal each in the 42nd and 47th minutes, which was also the first goal of Casillazi's national team
20. March 25, 1992 Friendly
Italy 1:0 Germany Venue: Stade Alpine, Turin, Italy Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started and was replaced by Berthi in injury time, where he took a penalty in the 86th minute to help the team win. This is also the first match between the two sides after the merger of germany and Germany, with the main players of the 90-year World Cup winners Mateus, Woyler, Hasler, Buchwald and Irgna all starting
21. May 31, 1992 Friendly
Italy 0:0 Portugal Location: Yale Bowl Stadium, New Haven, USA Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and was replaced by Casillac in the 71st minute, and Signorri came off the bench in the 81st minute to make his national team debut! Portugal's golden generation of Figo, Couto and Baia started, while Italy's Donadoni and Portugal's Real were sent off with red cards in the final stages of the match
22. June 6, 1992 Friendly
Italy 1:1 USA Location: Chicago Warriors Stadium Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started, wearing the number 20 shirt, was replaced by Vialli in the 74th minute, and in the second minute of the opening, a powerful shot from inside the box broke the goal, and in the 23rd minute, American midfielder Hux equalized. This match was also the debut of Lazio goalkeeper Maceggiaani in the Italian national team!
23. September 9, 1992 Friendly
Italy 3:2 Netherlands Location: Philips Stadium, Eindhoven, The Netherlands Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started, partnered with Vialli and Rentini, was replaced by Signori in the 78th minute, this game all four dutch superstars started, just emerging in the European Cup Bergkamp in the 4th minute and 21st minutes respectively, Italy's Heraniodi 29 minutes to pull back a point, Baggio in the 41st minute penalty to equalize! In the 77th minute of the second half, Viali completed the kill!
24. 14 October 1992 Match 1 of the 15th FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in The European Zone
Italy 2:2 Switzerland Location: SantʼElia Stadium in Cagliari, Italy Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started the game and played the whole game, with Vialli and Rentini paired up front, the Swiss team scored two goals in the first half by Aurel and ChapuIssat, Baggio scored a point with his left foot in the 83rd minute, and in the 90th minute, Eranio equalized
25. 17 November 1992 Match 2 of the 15th WORLD Cup Qualifiers in the European Zone
Italy 0:0 Scotland Location: Ebroques Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and played all over the field, partnering Signoli and Rentini up front
26. January 20, 1993 Friendly
Italy 2:0 Mexico Location: Estadio Franchi, Florence, Italy Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started and played all over the game, with Mancini and Signoli in the front, in the 56th minute, Baggio in the box, get rid of the defense of the opposing two players, from the left foot to score, in the 80th minute, Maldini scored the second goal, which is also Maldini's first goal in the national team
27. 24 February 1993 15th FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Race 4 of Group 1 in the European Zone
Italy 3:1 Portugal Location: Porto Antas Stadium, Portugal Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started, was replaced by Mancini in the 85th minute, Baggio received a long pass from his teammate in the box in the opening 2 minutes and scored with a left-footed shot, in the 25th minute Casillac scored another goal, Portugal's Cotto scored a point in the 57th minute, and in the 74th minute, Dino Baggio scored the first goal of the national team to seal the victory! Futre, Figo and Baia started the game
28. 14 April 1993 15th FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Race 6 of group 1 in the European zone
Italy 2:0 Estonia Location: Riyasterio Rocco Stadium, Italy Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and played all over the game, partnering with Signori and Mellie, in the 20th minute, Baggio received Signori's heel pass and crossed the opponent's goalkeeper to score a point first, and in the 86th minute, Signori scored the second goal
29. 1 May 1993 15th FIFA World Cup Qualifiers In Europe Group 7
Italy 0:1 Switzerland Location: Berne Vákdolph Stadium Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and played all over the field, teaming up front with Signori and Mancini, and in the 44th minute of the first half, Dino Baggio was sent off with a red card, and Swiss centre-back Mark Hotig scored the only goal of the game in the 55th minute!
30. 22 September 1993 15th FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, 8th Match of Group 1 in the European Zone
Italy 3:0 Estonia Venue: TallinnKadriolu Stadium, Estonia Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and played all over the field, partnering Casillac, Baggio hit a penalty in the 19th minute, he scored twice in the 74th minute, Mancini scored the second goal in the 59th minute, and Bernarivo played for Italy for the first time
31. 13 October 1993 9th Match of the 15th WORLD Cup Qualifiers in the European Zone
Italy 3:1 Scotland Location: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started and played all over the pitch with Casillac, with Donadoni, Casillac and Eranio scoring one goal each in the 3rd, 16th and 80th minutes respectively, and Scotland's Kevin Gallach pulled back a point in the 17th minute
32. 17 November 1993 10th Match of the 10th Group of the European Zone in the 15th WORLD Cup Qualifiers
Italy 1:0 Portugal Location: San Siro/Meiacha Stadium, Milan, Italy Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started and played all over the field, teaming up front with Signori and Casillac, and in this crucial battle to determine the qualifying quota, Dino Baggio scored a winning goal in the 83rd minute! Portugal's Cotto was sent off for a red card in the 90th minute, with Rui Costa, Paul Sousa and Baia starting out
In 10 games in the group stage, Italy won 7, drew 1 and lost 16, 1 point ahead of Switzerland and 2 points over Portugal, Robert Baggio made 8 appearances (did not participate in the two matches against Malta), scored 5 goals, was the italian team's top scorer, and established his core position in the team!
33. February 15, 1994 Friendly
Italy 0:1 France Location: Stadio San Paolo, Napoli, Italy Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started and played all over the field, partnering Kasilaci forward, France's Djokov scored his first goal for the national team in the 45th minute, and Desailly, Deschamps, Karenbu, Cantona and Ginola started
34. May 26, 1994 Friendly
Italy 2:0 Finland Location: Palmatini Stadium, Italy Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started with Signori on the front and was replaced by Zola in the 46th minute, with Signoli and Casillac scoring one goal each in the 23rd and 67th minutes
35. June 3, 1994 Friendly
Italy 1:0 Switzerland Location: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started and played the game, partnering Signoli in the front, and Signoli scored the winning goal in the 24th minute
36. June 11, 1994 Friendly
Italy 1:0 Costa Rica Location: Yale Bowl Stadium, New Haven, USA Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and played the full game, teaming up front with Signoli, who scored the winning goal in the 65th minute
37. June 18, 1994 Match 1 of the group stage of the 15th WORLD Cup
Italy 0:1 Ireland Location: Giants Stadium, New York, USA Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and played all over the field, partnering Signoli up front, Ireland's Ray Horton scored the winning goal in the 12th minute and Roy Keane started
38. June 23, 1994 15th FIFA World Cup Group Stage 2nd
Italy 1:0 Norway Location: Giants Stadium, New York, USA Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and teamed up front with Signorri and Kasilacci, and in the 21st minute, goalkeeper Pagliuca was sent off with a red card, Baggio was replaced by substitute goalkeeper Maceggiani, captain Baresi opened the second half with an injury, and the lesser Italian team scored a goal in the 69th minute by Tino Badio Jong and Signori's cross
39. June 28, 1994 15th FIFA World Cup Group Stage 3rd
Italy 1:1 Mexico Location: Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington, U.S. Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started and played all over the field, teaming up front with Signori and Casillac, and in the 48th minute, substitute Mazarro scored a point for Italy, and in the 58th minute, Bernard equalized
At the end of the group stage, the four teams in the same group had a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss with 4 points, and Italy, with the advantage of one more goal, overwhelmed Norway and barely won the right to qualify for the group
40. July 5, 1994 1/8 final of the 15th World Cup
Italy 2:1 (extra time) Nigeria Location: Falkesborg Stadium, USA Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and played all over the game, with Masaro and Signori in the front, Nigerian Amunic scored first in the 26th minute, in the 76th minute, Zola, who had just played less than 10 minutes as a substitute for Signori, was sent off with a red card, and the Italian team, which faced the situation of less than one person again, fell behind 0:1 in the 89th minute, Baggio entered the open-end mode, he received a pass from Musi, a low shot, the ball rolled into the bottom right corner of the goal with the turf. The two sides entered extra time, and before the end of the first half of overtime, Bernarivo was tripped by his opponent after receiving Baggio's pass in the penalty area, winning a penalty, baggio took the penalty and killed the African Eagles!
41. July 9, 1994 15th World Cup Quarterfinals
Italy 2:1 Spain Location: Falkesborg Stadium, USA Head Coach: Arigo Sacchi
Baggio started and played all over the field, partnering with Masaro, in the 26th minute, Dino Baggio scored with a long-range shot from outside the box, in the 59th minute, Spain's Caminero equalized, and in the 88th minute, Roberto Baggio received a pass from Signori and crossed SubiZaretta to score the winning goal
42. 13 July 1994 Semi-finals of the 15th World Cup
Italy 2:1 Bulgaria Location: Giants Stadium, New York, USA Head Coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and was replaced by Signori in the 71st minute, scoring two goals in the 20th and 25th minutes of the first half, with Bulgarian Stoichkov pulling back a point on a penalty
43. July 17, 1994 Final of the XV World Cup
Italy 2:3 (penalty) Brazil Location: Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, USA Head coach: Arigo Saki
Baggio started and played the whole game, the two sides fought 0;0 in 120 minutes, and the World Cup final ushered in the first penalty shoot-out in history! In the first round, Italy's captain Baresi fired an anti-aircraft cannon as soon as he came up, followed by a half-high ball fired by Brazil's rising star center-back Mario Santos, which was bravely saved by Pagliuca, and then Albertini, Romario, Evani and Blanco all played without missing a shot, the two sides were 2:2, but The fourth Italian appearance, Massaro (who is also ac Milan player), was again turned away by Ta farrell, and Brazilian captain Dunga hit steadily, 3:2, and finally, staged a scene that impressed fans all over the world, RobertOglio. Baggio's shot flew into the sky, Tafarell fell to his knees and screamed, brazilians began to party, the Italian nation wept...