Roberto Baggio, in his career, won the Serie A championship twice and the UEFA Cup once.
In 1993, he was honored with the FIFA World Player of the Year and the Golden Ball!
He participated in three World Cups, scored nine goals, and helped Italy secure the third place in the 1990 World Cup and the runner-up position in the 1994 World Cup.
In the 1994 final against Brazil, Baggio missed a crucial penalty, watching Brazil lift the Hercules Cup.
His lonely figure caused countless fans to feel heartache.
Yet, it was this very moment that made people appreciate the beauty of regret, turning Baggio into an eternal legend.
This year, Matthaus also lost to Brazil, taking second place, which reminded people of Baggio.
Matthaus's historical status did not diminish, on the contrary, it rose to equal Maradona's.
What does Baggio's move to Manchester City mean?
Could it be… he too wanted to raise his historical stature in the last year or two before the end of his career?