Baggio to return for Azzurri
Azzurri legend
Roberto Baggio is set to return to international football as part
of the Italian Football Federation's overhaul following a woeful
World Cup.
Reports in Italy suggest that Baggio, who retired in 2004, would
take up the position of president of the FIGC's technical committee
and would be responsible for player development.
And the 43-year-old's agent has confirmed Baggio will hold talks
with federation president Giancarlo Abete in the upcoming days to
thrash out the details.
"Roberto has decided to make himself available, it represents a
great step forwards towards his return to the world of football,"
Vittorio Petrone told Sky
Italia.
Baggio scored 27 goals in 56 appearances for Italy, and is the only
Azzurri player ever to score in three World Cups. He led
the Azzurri to
the World Cup final in 1994, scoring five goals in the knockout
stages, but infamously missed the final spot-kick in the penalty
shootout against Brazil.
The playmaker enjoyed a glittering 22-year career with a number of
clubs including both Milan teams, Juventus and Fiorentina.
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