Roberto Baggio set for return to football on Italy national staff
Roberto Baggio is set to return to football as part of Italy's national set-up.Reports this morning in Italy said that Baggio, who retired from the game in 2004, would become president of the Italian Federation's technical committee.The 43-year-old's agent, Vittorio Petrone, has confirmed that Baggio will hold talks with the federation's president, Giancarlo Abete."Roberto has decided to make himself available, it represents a great step forwards towards his return to the world of football," Petrone told Sky Italia.Baggio scored 27 goals in 56 matches for Italy and is the only Azzurri player to score at three World Cups. He led Italy to the World Cup final in 1994, scoring five goals in the knockout stages, but missed the final penalty in a shootout against Brazil in Pasadena.The playmaker enjoyed a 22-year career with a clubs including both Milan teams, Juventus and Fiorentina. by Guardian posted on:1278926710 [ Back to Top ]
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