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      What happened to Roberto Baggio and what is the former Juventus star doing now?

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      ROBERTO Baggio was one of the most recognisable footballers in the World in the 80s and 90s.He helped Italy to a World Cup Final in 1994, before a shocking miss which defined his career. Here’s what we know about Roberto Baggio.
      Baggio played in three FIFA World Cups for Italy, missing the decisive penalty in the 1994 shootout.
      Who is Roberto Baggio?
      Roberto Baggio is a former footballer, who played the entirety of his career in Italy.
      Baggio’s nickname was the divine ponytail, which related to the hairstyle he had for most of his career, and his Buddhist beliefs.
      He played for Italy’s three most successful clubs, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, winning two Serie A titles over the course of his career.
      In 1993, Baggio helped Juventus to win the UEFA cup, scoring two goals in the first leg of the final against Borussia Dortmund.
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      That year, he was named FIFA World player of the year and received the Ballon d’or.
      He became the first Italian to score at three different World Cups in 1998, after scoring in 1990 and 1994.
      What happened to Roberto Baggio?
      In 1994, Italy reached the FIFA World cup final in the USA, where they would play Brazil.
      The game finished goalless after 90 minutes, and the two teams could not be separated after 30 minutes of extra time, which led to a penalty shootout.
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      The score was 3-2 to the South Americans after nine penalties with Baggio stepping up needing to convert to continue the shootout.
      After a long runup, the Italian sent goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel the wrong way, but saw his penalty fly high over the crossbar, handing Brazil their fourth World cup.
      Baggio has since said that the miss was the worst moment of his career, and effected him for years afterwards.
      In the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, Baggio stepped up to take his first penalty since the 1994 final, in a group stage match against Chile.
      This time, the Italian ace scored, an experience which he described as “liberating.”
      What is Roberto Baggio doing now?
      After retiring from football, Baggio became president of the technical sector of the Italian football federation in 2010.
      He resigned from this role in 2013 as he suggested that the federation had ignored his ideas about focusing on youth talent.
      Outside of football, Baggio has been praised for his charity work, becoming a UN ambassador in 2002 and helping to raise money for areas affected by earthquakes and illnesses.
      Is Roberto Baggio married and does he have any children?
      He married long-term girlfriend Andreina Fabbi in 1989
      They have a daughter, Valentina, who was born in 1990, as well as two sons, Mattia, born in 1994 and Leonardo, born in 2005.
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      What is Roberto Baggio’s net worth?
      Baggio is believed to have a net worth of over £10million.
      This came from the various clubs he represented in his career, as well as from multiple sponsorship deals. More

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      Evra taunts Harry Kane over missed penalty against France live on Amazon Prime during Tottenham’s draw with Brentford

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      PATRICE EVRA trolled Tottenham superstar Harry Kane after his penalty miss in the 2022 World Cup against France.The Three Lions suffered a 2-1 loss to Les Bleus in the quarter-finals and crashed out of the competition after Kane ballooned a second-half penalty.
      Patrice Evra taunted Harry Kane after Tottenham’s draw with BrentfordCredit: PA
      Patrice Evra claims Harry Kane doesn’t want another penalty after his England missCredit: Getty
      The star striker almost stepped up for another spot-kick on his first Premier League match after the World Cup during the 2-2 draw with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
      The 29-year-old appeared to be wrestled to the ground inside the Bees’ area by Ben Mee.
      Spurs stars were up in arms after the referee waived play on but Kane barely contested the decision.
      Manchester United legend Evra insisted that was “100 per cent” a penalty for the North Londoners.
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      But the former France international poked fun at the England captain claiming he “didn’t need” another spot-kick after his heartbreaking miss in Qatar.
      Evra told Amazon Prime: “It is a penalty. It is a 100 per cent penalty.
      “The only reason, and sometimes I like to make jokes, but maybe Harry is fine with that. I don’t need a penalty right now.
      “This is impossible that the referees couldn’t give a penalty for this. The referee sees the players coming at you. You need to have a look and check. It is a clear penalty.”
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      Kane took full responsibility for England’s defeat to France after he sent his shot over Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris’ crossbar.
      The centre-forward even admitted the result “will hurt for a while”.
      Kane said: “It is a really tough night to take. I am gutted, the team are gutted.
      “We had full belief that we could achieve something special at this World Cup but it came down to small details.
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      Tottenham star Harry Kane almost won a penalty against BrentfordCredit: Getty
      “I thought on the night we had the better chances and better spells in the game. It comes down to execution. As captain, I take it on the chin and responsibility missing the penalty.
      “It is hard to take for sure but I can be proud of the group, proud of each other for what we’ve done.
      “This will hurt for a while but we will dust ourselves down to get ready in the future.” More

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      Jake Paul joins critics in attacking Salt Bae and reckons he has ‘found someone who annoys him more than KSI’

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      JAKE PAUL ripped into Salt Bae for “disrespecting” Lionel Messi at the World Cup final.The TikTok star came under significant criticism for pestering the Argentina captain following his World Cup win.
      Jake Paul slammed Salt Bae for disrespecting sport starsCredit: Reuters
      Salt Bae came under heavy criticism for pestering Lionel Messi after the World Cup finalCredit: Getty
      The chef also posed with an injured Mo Salah after the 2018 Champions League finalCredit: Instagram @nusr_et
      Salt Bae tried to grab Messi’s attention before posing for photos with Argentina stars.
      He even grabbed the World Cup trophy from the players for his own special moment in the limelight.
      YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was not impressed with Salt Bae’s behaviour and was shocked to realise he has a history of annoying players.
      Paul shared a photo of Salt Bae posing for a pic alongside Mo Salah after he picked up an injury in the 2018 Champions League final, which Liverpool lost.
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      Salah had his arm in a sling in the photo and looked miserable next to a beaming Salt Bae.
      Paul shared the photo as well as one of Salt Bae and Messi and captioned his Twitter post: “This dude has been disrespecting GOATs way too long.
      “I may have found someone who annoys me more than KSI.”
      Salt Bae has a track record of gatecrashing team celebrations and has posed alongside famous sports stars to boost his own popularity.
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      In a resurfaced video, he was seen posing with PSG’s Kylian Mbappe at the chef’s Nusr-Et Steakhouse in Mykonos.
      The pair shook hands and Mbappe winks at the camera before Salt Bae gives the footballer a kiss on the cheek.
      And in 2018 the Turkish cook and Instagram star – real name Nusret Gökçe – posed with Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid won the Champions League.
      He was also spotted with Sergio Ramos as the pair mimed the chef’s distinctive salt-sprinkling arm action. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo slammed as ‘arrogant and cumbersome’ by Fabio Capello for Portugal showing at World Cup

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      FORMER England manager Fabio Capello has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo “arrogant and cumbersome” after his poor World Cup showing. The 37-year-old captained Portugal as they crashed out to Morocco in the quarter-finals.
      Fabio Capello has criticised Cristiano RonaldoCredit: PA
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup ended in heartbreakCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo left the pitch in tears, topping off a disastrous period for him after having his contract ripped up at Manchester United, following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      Ronaldo was dropped by Portugal boss Fernando Santos for the knockout stages in Qatar due to his bad reaction to being subbed off versus South Korea.
      CR7 netted just one goal from the penalty spot and he tried to claim he got a touch on Bruno Fernandes’ cross, despite FIFA ruling that he didn’t.
      Capello has reacted slamming Ronaldo for his antics in an interview with Corriere della Sera.
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      The Italian said: “He was arrogant. He has become a bit cumbersome for the team.
      “Ronaldo brought it onto himself and for what he’s done in his career, it’s a shame.”
      The five-time Champions League winner is currently without a club and has been linked with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.
      Ronaldo saw his rival Lionel Messi lift the World Cup, the trophy that had eluded both legends throughout their glittering careers.
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      And Capello hinted at two Argentinians being the greatest to play the game, saying: “Messi and [Diego] Maradona did things that others couldn’t even imagine.”
      England’s boss between 2007 and 2012 also hit out at Emiliano Martinez for his X-rated antics with the Golden Glove trophy and mind games in the final.
      Capello called him “a fool”. More

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      Newcastle ‘main suspects’ in £88m Enzo Fernandez transfer bid with Benfica trying to convince World Cup winner to stay

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      NEWCASTLE are the ‘main suspects’ with an anonymous £88million bid for Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.Lisbon outlet A Bola believe the Toon made the astonishing bid for the 21-year-old World Cup winner, which was rebuffed by the Portuguese giants.
      Enzo Fernandez won the Young Player Award at the World CupCredit: Rex
      The newspaper claims Newcastle are ready to splash out on Argentina’s rising star Fernandez thanks to the Saudi takeover.
      However, Eddie Howe’s team were knocked back in their attempts to prise the midfielder away – with Benfica desperate to hold on to their prized asset.
      There is a fear, though, that the mystery team will return with an offer that could trigger his release clause.
      Fernandez has a clause in his contract that a bid of £106million (€120million) would allow him to talk to any club who meets the fee.
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      And that’s left Benfica sweating about their talisman’s future.
      But, if the clause is matched they will argue the case, the report adds.
      Manchester City, Man Utd and Liverpool are also said to be keeping a close eye on Fernandez.
      Fernandez began his career at River Plate, before joining the Primeira Liga side in 2022 for around £10.5million.
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      The youngster was an integral part of Argentina’s World Cup winning squad – contributing one goal in the competition.
      He was given the tournament’s Young Player Award as Argentina captured their third title. More

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      Pele’s daughter gives heartbreaking update on Brazil World Cup legend as she vows to stay by cancer-stricken dad’s side

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      PELE’S daughter has said his family are grateful for “another night” with the Brazil World Cup legend.Kely Nascimento has posted a heartbreaking update as the three times World Cup winner’s family gathered to be beside him in hospital for Christmas, as his cancer worsens.
      Pele’s daughter posted a picture of his family gathered at hospitalCredit: Instagram
      She also shared an emotional snap of them from the hospital to InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@KELYNASCIMENTO
      The Brazilian legend is a three times World Cup winnerCredit: AFP
      His children have posted emotional snaps of themselves and the Brazil legend in following his latest health scare.
      The 82-year-old has been battling colon cancer since September of last year.
      Doctors said this week his cancer had advanced and that he requires care related to renal and cardiac dysfunction.
      In an Instagram post, Kely said “the family have a lot to be thankful for, even spending Christmas in the hospital”.
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      “Even in sadness we can only be thankful. Thank you for being together, thank you for all your affection, thank you that I can be here now with him.
      “Merry Christmas. Lots of health, lots of love, lots of joy, lots of laughter and lots of passion, today and always, for all of you.
      “Another night with him.”
      Earlier she posted a picture the family including his wife Marcia Aoki gathered at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo.
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      She also posted a picture of her hugging the three times World Cup winner as his granddaughter could be seen in the background laying on a sofa.
      “We continue to be here, in fight and in faith. Another night together,” she wrote.
      She also included a video of her father sleeping in bed while the family spoke to him.
      The entire football world has kept Pele in their thoughts and prayers.
      He has received several messages of support since his hospitalisation, including from the French star Kylian Mbappe, who called on followers to “pray for the King.”
      Pele’s son, Edinho, has also arrived at the hospital to show his support for his father.
      He posted a picture on Instagram of their hands holding each other, along with the emotional message: “Father… my strength is yours”.
      Despite being hospital-bound, Pele didn’t miss out on the sensational World Cup final between Argentina and France.
      He wrote on Instagram: “Today, football continues to tell its story, as always, in an enthralling way.
      “[Lionel] Messi winning his first World Cup, as his trajectory deserved.
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      “My dear friend, Mbappe, scoring four goals in a final.
      “What a gift it was to watch this spectacle to the future of our sport.
      Pele’s son Edinho has also been to see his fatherCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Pele in the iconic yellow shirt of BrazilCredit: Getty
      Scoring for Brazil in the 1970 World Cup final win over ItalyCredit: Rex More

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      Why is Son Heung-min wearing a mask during Tottenham’s match against Brentford?

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      SOUTH KOREA superstar Son Heung-min is in action for Tottenham’s Premier League start fixture against Brentford.And the Spurs winger continues to wear an item which fans are beginning to get familiar with.
      Son Heung-min wore a mask during the World Cup for South KoreaCredit: Getty
      Find out why Son has been forced to wear a mask below…
      Why is Son Heung-min wearing a mask?
      Son Heung-min is wearing a protective mask following a fractured eye socket he sustained in a Champions League win on November 1.
      Son suffered a fractured eye socket in a Champions League win over MarseilleCredit: Reuters
      Son was forced to come off early in the win against MarseilleCredit: Reuters
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      The Spurs star had a sickening collision with Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba’s shoulder.
      And as a result, Son required immediate attention, before coming off the field early where he then needed to undergo surgery a few days later.
      Thankfully for the South Korea captain, the surgery was a success and he was then called up to the Asian giants World Cup squad. More

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      Cringeworthy moment Salt Bae drips juice from steak on customer’s phone as followers brand latest stunt ’embarrassing’

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      THIS is the cringeworthy moment Salt Bae drips juice from a steak on a customer’s phone in his latest ’embarrassing’ stunt.Celebrity chef, Nusret Gökçe has found himself in hot water with his fans after he was slammed for storming the pitch at the World Cup final and pestering players for a selfie.
      The chef was seen dripping juice from the steak on the customer’s phoneCredit: Instagram
      The cringeworthy moment was branded ’embarrassing’ by his followersCredit: Instagram
      The Instagram star has been slammed for his recent behaviourCredit: Instagram
      The cook and Instagram star has recently also faced backlash over a resurfaced video with the World Cup star Robert Lewandowski and another “uncomfortable” Instagram clip with Kylian Mbappe.
      And now his followers have blasted him after he posted an awkward clip on his Instagram story spilling juice from a steak all over someone’s phone in yet another embarrassing moment.
      The cringy footage shows the chef cutting his famous 24 karat gold steak without realising he is dripping on the phone.
      The series of his antics have sparked fury among his followers with one branding him “the clown of the year” and many commenting “unfollow” on his posts.
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      Another comment reads: “Shame on you! Stay in kitchen not at football pitch.”
      One wrote: “Dislike button here.”
      Someone else said: “Nobody likes you anymore.”
      One said: “If embarrassment had a face, it’d be yours.”
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      The Turkish cook appears unfazed by the negative comments however as he casually shared snaps of himself working out today.
      Salt Bae sparked fury at Qatar’s World Cup final when he stormed the pitch to get a picture with the winners and was seen even touching the winning trophy against Fifa’s regulations.
      Only a select group are allowed to handle the £17million gold icon including former winners and heads of state.
      In a series of videos posted on his own Instagram, he interrupted the likes of Angel di Maria, Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez as they posed with the World Cup, leaving the trio looking awkward.
      He was seen grabbing hold of Lionel Messi by the shoulder at least twice as the baffled megastar tried to shrug him off.
      His persistence paid off as he finally got a selfie with the striker hailed the greatest of all time.
      He was also ridiculed when pictures showing him biting a World Cup winner’s medal emerged.
      Fifa was forced to make a humiliating admission that he should never have been on the pitch in the first place and is conducting an internal investigation to see how he gained access.
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      The world football governing body’s boss Gianni Infantino even unfollowed Salt Bae in the wake of his shameful antics.
      Salt Bae posted snaps of himself working outCredit: Instagram More