Overview
- At the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Baggio sat for an on‑stage interview with Alessandro Del Piero and was honored three decades after his 1993 Ballon d'Or.
- He described a June 20, 2024 home invasion by six intruders as a shock that changed his outlook and spurred him to share more of his story with his children.
- Baggio credited 38 years of Buddhist practice with sustaining him through hardship and said he has never imposed his faith on his children.
- Valentina Baggio said she was away during the robbery, has managed his communications for nine months, and now travels with him to reintroduce his public image on social media.
- He argued Italian football gives too little space to domestic players and urged fewer foreign signings and more opportunities for young Italians.