Roberto Baggio had a mixed but memorable performance for Italy at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA, leading his country to the final but ultimately missing the decisive penalty in the shootout against Brazil
Although he had a relatively quiet group stage, Baggio’s exceptional play in the knockout rounds earned him the World Cup Silver Ball award.
His crucial goals included:
- A last-minute equalizer against Nigeria, followed by a penalty kick to secure victory in extra time.
- The winning goal against Spain in the 88th minute.
- Two goals against Bulgaria in the semifinals.
Despite his heroic efforts throughout the tournament, Italy lost the final to Brazil in a penalty shootout. Baggio, usually a reliable penalty taker, missed Italy’s final penalty, sending the ball over the crossbar, according to FIFA. This moment became synonymous with his 1994 World Cup campaign and is one of the most famous missed penalties in football history.
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