gaizka22 said:The Divine Ponytail. One of my all time favorite. I remember feeling kinda sleepy watching the Italy vs Chekoslovakia group qualifying game at WC 90. Italy was leading 1-0 through Toto Schilacci then Roby started his run from his own half. One-two pass with Giannini and the rest is football made in heaven that truly woke me up and begging for the replay.
Commentator's word : "But still...Baggio...oh yes...oh yes...OH YES! What a goal by Baggio! The man the whole Italy wanted in their squad has delivered the goods in some style"
Then he was dragged down by a team mate (Maldini? Donadoni?) to the ground and the players piling up on top of him
pipa said:Who is Ferenc Puskas...?? Anyone knows about this player, he has the most votes in that poll.... way ahead of all the others.
gaizka22 said:Commentator's word : "But still...Baggio...oh yes...oh yes...OH YES! What a goal by Baggio! The man the whole Italy wanted in their squad has delivered the goods in some style"
Then he was dragged down by a team mate (Maldini? Donadoni?) to the ground and the players piling up on top of him
zZ[-_-]Zz said:This is a poem dedicated to my hero...
He was born 36 years ago in a town called Caldogno...
He started his career as a teenager in Vicenza...
Today, almost 20 years on, he is captain of Mazzone's Brescia...
His life has never been free of adversity...
But he has conquered all with optimism and humility...
His goals through the years have inspired many a side...
And they have given me a great sense of joy and pride...
He is a genius, a magician and no doubt a great man...
For his efforts, he has won the hearts of many a fan...
He always conducts himself in the best possible fashion...
This is a man who believes in dreams and is driven by passion...
He can turn a game around with a simple touch or a beautiful pass...
And his teamates speak highly of his charisma and class...
His motto is to fight, win and shine...
And I share his battles and dreams as if they were mine...
Even during difficult moments when I seemed unsure...
I have always been captivated by his mystical allure...
It'is no wonder why they call him Il Divino Codino...
For he is the greatest and his name is BAGGIO...
YUGOSLAV said:Very next World Cup in France 98, he took the penalty vs. Chile.
I was really scared he'll miss it, it was like 3 minutes be4 the end of the game, and Chile were leading 2:1. When he scored it was like fire in his eyes, he wanted to proove everyone who he is, and he's not afraid of anything.
Just like when Luigi Di Biagio took the first penalty at the Euro 00 Semifinal vs Dutch after missing the last penalty vs France at the WC 98. They wanted to redeem themselves.zZ[-_- said:Zz]not to mention how easy he took the first PK durin' the shootout against France....