The genius before the grief: How Roberto Baggio carried Italy before one kick changed everything
India, June 6 -- The 1994 World Cup produced one of football's most enduring images: Roberto Baggio standing motionless, head bowed, after sending Italy's decisive penalty over the bar in the final against Brazil. The miss sealed a 3-2 shootout victory for Brazil, who lifted their fourth World Cup title in the United States. While Baggio's miss became the defining moment, he was not alone in failing from the spot, as Franco Baresi and Daniele Massaro also missed during the shootout. Yet it was Baggio who carried the weight of Italy's heartbreak, despite having inspired the Azzurri's run to the final with a series of match-winning performances. For many, that image of Baggio remains one of the most poignant moments in World Cup history.
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