Final hurrah for Baggio
Reuters, Milan
Former European-footballer-of-the-year Roberto Baggio will make a farewell appearance for Italy in their friendly match against Spain later this month.Brescia forward Baggio, 37, announced last December that he would retire from the game at the end of this season. "Baggio will play in the next game," Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni told the television programme Porta a Porta. "I have spoken with him. It is a rightful recognition of a charismatic footballer," added the Italy coach. Italy will play Spain in Genoa on April 28.
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