Roberto Baggio

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.

© 2026 Pitch Publishing (Ebook): 9781836803553

Release date

Ebook: 18 May 2026