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.