Roberto Baggio: Rome 1990: The Night Il Divin Codino Was Born In the 78th minute, holding a tense 1–0 lead, Baggio collected the ball out on the left wing, deep in his own half. What followed was a piece of footballing ballet. Exchanging a rapid pass with Giannini, he cut inside, slaloming past a desperate lunge from Ivan Hašek, sending Miroslav Kadlec on a completely helpless spin, and effortlessly lifting his finish past Jan Stejskal. It wasn't just a goal; it was an international announcement of pure, unadulterated talent. That single performance completely redefined the Azzurri’s identity for the rest of the summer. It proved that even within the strict, defensive confines of early 90s Italian football, there was always room for a trequartista to paint a masterpiece. #baggio #robertobaggio #azzurri #italia90 #calcioitaliano robertobaggio federcalcio azzurri