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Roberto Baggio on Family Values and the Future of Italian Football

Legendary footballer Roberto Baggio shared memories of family hardships and gave his assessment of the current state of Italian football, emphasizing the importance of passing on values to the younger generation.


Roberto Baggio on Family Values and the Future of Italian Football

Former Italian football star Roberto Baggio shared insights on the importance of family values and overcoming challenges. He stated that major life changes began when he moved out of the family home, where living in a small space was a natural part of their life, but later became a turning point in his perspective. During his participation at the Global Sports Summit in Dubai, Baggio recalled one of the most difficult moments his family faced when their home was burgled last summer. He explained that the incident created a real sense of danger for all family members, especially as he was the only one not at home at the time. Baggio also addressed the current state of Italian football, pointing out the clear disparities between the past and the present, and stressed the need to rely less on foreign players and give more space to local talent, especially the youth.