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The Forgotten Baggio
The most famous Baggio in the world is Roberto Baggio. A football prodigy, one of the most popular players in the world over the last 30 years, who played for Fiorentina, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter, and almost leading Italy to World Cup glory. He was once voted as the world’s best player, picking up the most prestigious individual award, but his number of titles doesn’t go hand in hand with the aura of his individual greatness.
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The History of World Cup Winners & Hosts
The 2014 World Cup will be the fourth to be hosted by a country that has already had the privilege of doing so, as Brazil try and erase the memories of the tragic loss 64 years ago, when they failed to win the competition for the first time, having to wait eight more years before beginning their dynasty.
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Roberto Baggio – Penalties Aren’t Always a Problem
One of the greatest footballers in history, but what most people remember is him missing that penalty kick against Brazil in the 1994 World Cup final. Roberto Baggio has been retired for quite some time, but any chance to see him on the pitch is pure magic, even if it’s just some penalty in a charity match.
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Francesco Totti & The Amazing Numbers at Old Age
While it is arguable whether or not Francesco Totti is actually playing well as Roma tear from the Italian league, it’s hard denying his efficiency, which is quite easy to demonstrate through numbers, making him quite a phenomenon at the advanced footballing age of 37.
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Juventus FC – Carlos Tevez is the Best Bargain of the Season
Being champions in the Serie A doesn’t mean you have to spend money like the rest of the big boys in Europe. Juventus have spent more than anyone else in Italy over the last few years, but still, it’s been sensible and smart, with Carlos Tevez, who has scored on his first three appearances for the club, being an excellent example of doing good business.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Manchester United & Chelsea Trying to Sign Stevan Jovetić
The rumors and whispers around Stevan Jovetić have been going on for months, with no answer given yet. Fiorentina fans have turned against him, while he wants to play for Juventus. Manchester City seemed close to signing him, but all of a sudden, Manchester United and Chelsea are also involved.
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Kobe Bryant on Lionel Messi & Italian Football
The Dream Team are in Barcelona for yet another preparation match heading into the 2012 Olympic tournament, as Team USA will face Spain in what might be the game for gold in a couple of weeks as well. Reporters still care more about finding out Kobe Bryant’s thoughts on football, Barcelona and Lionel Messi than actual basketball.
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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Juventus want Jovetic, not Van Persie
There’s a chance that one of the three runners in the race to sign Robin van Persie from Arsenal is dropping out. Juventus might be the preferred destination for the player and Arsenal themselves, but their asking price of at least £25 million is a bit too much for a club that isn’t in a financial position to beat teams like Manchester United and Manchester City for the player.