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Ex-Italy Player Hospitalised After Violent Robbery Attack
Italian football legend Roberto Baggio has been hospitalized after an armed robbery at his home in Altavilla Vicentina, northern Italy, last night.
The incident occurred while Baggio’s family was watching the Euro 2024 match between Italy and Spain.
Baggio, 57, known as Il Divin Codino (The Divine Ponytail), attempted to resist the five intruders but was struck in the head with a gun.
The robbers then locked him and his family in a room before making off with watches, jewelry, and money. The exact value of the stolen items remains unknown.
The robbery, which lasted approximately 40 minutes, left Baggio with a forehead injury requiring stitches.
He was treated at a hospital in Arzignano, about eight miles from his home.
While his family was unharmed physically, they were left severely shaken.
Local police are investigating the crime and are reviewing CCTV footage from the scene.
Baggio, who has not yet commented on the incident, is widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players.
During his 22-year career, he played for clubs including Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan, and won two Serie A titles.
Baggio converted from Catholicism to Buddhism after a significant injury in 1985, though he married his long-time partner Andreina Fabbi in a Catholic ceremony in 1989. The couple has three children.
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has imposed a two-match ban on Emiliano Martinez for “offensive behaviour.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) made the announcement on Saturday.
The 32-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Aston Villa, was also found guilty of “violating principles of fair play” in two separate incidents.
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The first violation occurred during Argentina’s World Cup qualifier win over Chile on September 5, when Martinez held a replica of the Copa America trophy to his groin.
This was not the first time he had performed such a gesture, having done the same with the Golden Glove trophy after Argentina’s victory over France in the 2022 World Cup final.
In a second incident, FIFA sanctioned Martinez for striking a cameraman’s equipment with his gloves after Argentina’s 2-1 loss to Colombia on September 10.
The AFA voiced its displeasure with FIFA’s ruling, stating, “The Argentine Football Association expresses its absolute disagreement with the decision taken by the FIFA disciplinary committee.”
As a result of the ban, Martinez will miss Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela on October 10 and Bolivia on October 15.
Argentina currently leads the South American qualifying table with 18 points from eight matches, two points ahead of second-placed Colombia. Martinez’s absence will be keenly felt as the team looks to secure qualification.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League match against Qarabag has been postponed due to severe travel disruptions in London.
The announcement was made on the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday evening.
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According to the statement, further details regarding the rescheduling of the match are expected to follow.
The post reads, “Kick off for tonight’s fixture has been delayed due to severe travel disruption. Further information to follow.
More to follow………
The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup has revealed a series of thrilling matchups that are sure to capture fans’ attention.
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In a post on Wednesday night, the fixtures, which will see some of the top teams in English football go head-to-head, include:
Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton vs Stoke
Tottenham vs Manchester City
AFC Wimbledon/Newcastle vs Chelsea
Manchester United vs Leicester
Liverpool vs Brighton
Arsenal vs Preston
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
These encounters promise high-stakes action as clubs compete for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Fans can look forward to a week of intense competition as these teams battle for advancement in one of England’s most prestigious cup competitions.
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