Roberto Baggio’s daughter Valentina published several messages for his father on social media on the day of his birthday: ‘Here’s why I love you…’
The Italian legend turns 55 today. Baggio has played with many Serie A clubs during his playing career, becoming probably the most iconic Italian player of all time.
He started his career at Caldogno before moving to Vicenza. He then played for Fiorentina, Juventus, Milan, Bologna, Inter and Brescia and retired in 2004.
He scored 205 goals in 452 Serie A games and won the Ballon d’Or in 1993.
His daughter Valentina, 32, sent birthday wishes to his father with several Instagram stories where he posted old pictures and videos. Each story has a different message on why she loves her father.
“I love you because you chose mum 40 years ago and you still look like two teenagers in love.
“I love you because you brought me to EuroDisney when you went to Paris to receive the Ballon d’Or.
“I love you because you are a simple man, you love nature, animals and we go around driving a Panda [the car] to see how nature evolves.
“I love you because you are the No.1 fan of my Tiramisù.
“I love you because we are a wonderful family.
“I love you because you would play cards with me for hours.
“I love you because one day, I would like to find a man who looks at me in the same way that you look at mum after 40 years.
“I love you because one day you’ll become an amazing Granpa.
“I love you because, if we go to the grocery, we empty the shop. For us, life must be celebrated every day.
“Happy birthday, daddy. For a thousand of these days.”
HBD legend
True legend one of football’s greatest, played football like an artist and a humble man to go with it.
The absolute LEGEND. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the GREATEST OF ALL TIME.
Damn onions……
Is there a player, who have played for that many (competing/ rivalry) clubs, and who are as loved and admired?
Congrats Baggio, forever true forever blue
You are the true special one…
And…………I love you because you were the best goddam free kick taker I have ever seen!!!
His greatest days were in a Juve shirt, the team I now support as we have more fans across Italy and the globe then Milan lol.
His greatest days were in a Juve shirt, the team I now support as we have more fans across Italy and the globe then Milan lol.
Grande Baggio!!! True icon.
Yes.. True legend…
1 mikej, quit fooling yourself. Milan have twice more fans than juve, outside Italy.
Auguri Roby 🎂
One of the best ever and with one good leg
HB, why try your hand at coaching
Truly, a Legend!
Happy Birthday, Roberto!!!
Best player I’ve watched on TV after Maradona. Much more interesting than Messi & Ronaldo