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Baggio Reemerges in Dubai, Tells Del Piero a 2024 Robbery Changed His Life

He cast a 2024 home robbery as the turning point that led him to open up to his family before reconnecting publicly.

Overview

  • At the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Alessandro Del Piero interviewed the 1993 Ballon d'Or winner on stage after Baggio received a commemorative honor 32 years later.
  • Baggio recounted a home invasion by six assailants in 2024, saying it reshaped his priorities and prompted months of change.
  • He said the episode led him to travel with his children to share more of himself, with daughter Valentina now managing his social media and communications.
  • He credited 38 years of Buddhist practice with grounding him and guiding his response to adversity.
  • On the state of Italian football, he argued for fewer foreign players and more opportunities for young Italians to strengthen the national team.