Quotes from Roberto Baggio

Every day growing up, I had this dream about the World Cup: I score the winning goal. In the final minute. With my butt!

I wanted to score the winning goal in the 90th minute of the World Cup final.

I believe to have shown that, at times, the impossible can become possible. It all depends on how much each and every one of us believes in our dreams, in our strength, and in our determination.

Life is an endless cycle for those who believe in reincarnation.

Buddhism has helped me understand my defects and has given me the tools to combat them.

Hunting is part of a cycle of life that repeats. Life. Death. Life. Death. Death is part of life.

I am a born hunter, like my father, my grandfather, and every man of my family before them.

For me, hunting is a natural fact rather than a choice.

I am neither a rabbit nor a savior. I am simply Roberto Baggio.

Whatever your religion, you have to find internal happiness, which I found.

Buddhism allows me to feel well, tranquil, and very happy inside. This is good not only for football but for my life in general.

I am a public figure, but there are limits. I have the right to some tranquillity.

It seems that I am destined always to be on trial.

I am dreaming that Italy can return to having lots of important talent. We need to grow our young players.

With soccer, I have the ability to do things differently. That is why I admire Leonardo da Vinci. He was able to create things other people wouldn't believe in.

All players have equal duties and merits and share the reward and sometimes the blame.

In Spain, playing beautifully is what counts, even if you lose.

The most beautiful thing about my career is the feeling people have for me.

Every time I return here, I always have fond memories of my time with Fiorentina.

Modern football is increasingly dominated by the coaches - their narcissism to put themselves above the team and their players.

I only want to play, don't like the life in the spotlight.

It's no fun being on the bench.

I lost a lot of finals, so it was difficult. It's sad, and that sadness stays with you, but I always enjoyed the game.

Time never stood still for me. It went too fast; that was the bad thing about it!