During Italy match: Fears for Roberto Baggio

Italy's veteran football star Roberto Baggio was robbed and injured by criminals in his house in Altavilla Vicentina, northern Italy, on Thursday evening.

June 21, 2024

From: dpa

This happened while he was watching the European Championship match between Spain and Italy with his family. According to local media, Baggio tried to stop the armed burglars - there were supposedly five of them - but one of them hit him on the forehead with a rifle butt.

The former Ballon d'Or winner and his family members were locked in a room while the house was robbed. When the gang left the house, Baggio broke down the door and called the Carabinieri.

The former football player has lived on his estate, which is located on a hill above Altavilla Vicentina (Veneto), for about 15 years. The villa is isolated and located in the middle of a forest. Roberto Baggio lives there with his wife and three children.