Italian legend Roberto Baggio was attacked and beaten by thugs and was robbed before being rushed to the hospital.
Baggio was at home watching Italy’s 1-0 loss to Spain at Euro 2024 last night when the robbers broke into his home.
Baggio who was watching the game with his family when the unfortunate incident took place, attempted to fight back the robbers but was hit at the back of his head with a gun.
According to Corriere del Veneto, the “serious attack” happened in the Altavilla Vicentina villa of the former Ballon d’Or winner.
Five individuals with guns reportedly broke into Baggio’s house and stole jewellery and watches before he was able to escape and call the police.
The 57-year-old was rushed to the hospital after the arrival of the police to the scene, where he was later given some stitches for having many bruises on his body due to the incident.
Although, his family are said to have been shaken but not injured.
Baggio spent his entire career in Italy, playing for the country’s three most successful clubs in Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan. He joined Juve in 1990, winning the Serie A title and Coppa Italia double in his final season at the club.
After five years in Turin he joined AC and immediately won the Scudetto once again. While at Juve, he won the Ballon d’Or after helping them to win the UEFA Cup, scoring twice in the first leg of the final against Borrusia Dortmund.
His success at club level was never quite replicated at international level, though he did become the first Italian to score at three different World Cups. Baggio led the Azzurri to the final in the 1994 edition of the tournament, where they faced Brazil.
The game was still goalless after extra-time, sending the match to a penalty shootout. With the score 3-2 after nine spot-kicks, Baggio fired his penalty over the bar, handing Brazil the win.
After retiring, he became president of the technical sector of the Italian football federation in 2010. But he resigned three years later after claiming the federation had ignored his ideas about focusing on youth talent.
