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Roberto Baggio - by Mark Gordon (Paperback)

Name: Roberto Baggio - by Mark Gordon (Paperback)
Brand: Pitch Publishing
SKU: 1011012233
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Untold story of the World Cup career of Roberto Baggio - one of the most famous names in football.The attacking maestro was a one-of-a-kind genius for the seven Italian clubs he played for across 20 remarkable years.
About the Author: Mark Gordon is a football writer from Aberdeen, Scotland.
224 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Sports

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Across three World Cups, Roberto Baggio crafted some of the most iconic moments in the tournament's history. This riveting book relives the attacking maestro's contributions in 1990, 1994 and 1998. It looks at the stories surrounding the 'Divine Ponytail' and the magic he provided on the world stage.

Book Synopsis

Untold story of the World Cup career of Roberto Baggio - one of the most famous names in football.

The attacking maestro was a one-of-a-kind genius for the seven Italian clubs he played for across 20 remarkable years. But it was on the world stage, while playing for Italy, that the Baggio legend was born.

The first English-language book to examine Baggio's Italy career across his three World Cups, this riveting tome:

Covers each match in which Baggio played in World Cup Italia 1990, USA 1994 and France 1998
Uncovers the stories surrounding the 'Divine Ponytail' in the season leading up to each World Cup
Reveals how Baggio came very close to playing in a fourth World Cup in 2002
Draws on the expertise of Italian football writers Giancarlo Rinaldi and Richard Hall, who provide exclusive insight

Through three unforgettable tournaments, Baggio crafted some of the most iconic moments in World Cup history. Mark Gordon bring you the definitive account of the player and his World Cup story, showing why - to this day - he still tops fan lists of favourite players.

About the Author

Mark Gordon is a football writer from Aberdeen, Scotland. As well as being a lifelong supporter of his home-town team, he has had a passion for Italian football since watching the 1990 World Cup. He has written extensively on Italian, Scottish and English football - both the men's and women's games.

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Dimensions (Overall): 98.0 Inches (H) x 29.0 Inches (W)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Sports

Publisher: Pitch Publishing

Format: Paperback

Author: Mark Gordon

Language: English

Street Date: July 7, 2026

TCIN: 1011012233

UPC: 9781836802624

Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-0993

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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