Roberto Baggio Becomes New President of the Italian Federation Technical Sector
By Contributing writer
Steve Amoia
The "Divine Ponytail" of Italian calcio, Roberto Baggio,has returned from a figurative and literal wilderness. He retired in2004 and has rarely been seen or heard. He makes annual hunting trips to Argentina and has appeared in a few benefit friendlies. Mostly, Baggio has maintained a very low profile up until recently.
Last month, he took coaching badges at the famed Italian Federation school at Coverciano outside of Florence. There were rumors that Baggio would take some type of role; however, few expected it to be so high: President of the Technical Sector for the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
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Italian Roberto Baggio(C) answers journalists' questions after a meeting at the FIGC headquarters (Italian Football Federation) to discuss his possible inclusion in the technical staff of the Italian national football team, in central Rome, on August 2, 2010
In Baggio's Words
In comments made to the Milan sports daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Baggio discussed his new position. Renzo Ulivieri,head of the Italian Coaches Association, and Azzurri legend and all-time leading scorer and current Italian national team manager, Gigi Riva, also weighed in with their thoughts.
"Ho dato il mio assenso, da parte mia c'è la massima disponibilità a ricoprire il ruolo di presidente del settore tecnico di Coverciano.Adesso però devo aspettare il Consiglio Federale di mercoledì".
"Quellodi Roberto Baggio al settore tecnico sarà un ruolo attivo e operativo:non sarà un uomo immagine... Il suo lavoro sarà impegnativo e faticoso, avrà potere su tutto quello che riguarda il settore tecnico, ma chiaramente non influirà sulla gestione delle nazionali".
"È un segnale, un grande riconoscimento per Roberto. Con Bearzot e Viciniil settore tecnico è stato in buone mani . Ora lui ha la possibilità di modificare qualcosa. Può portare idee nuove basandosi sulla sua esperienza sul campo: il settore tecnico è la parte più importante del mondo del calcio".
Official Announcement from the Italian FA
"Roberto Baggio è il nuovo presidente del Settore tecnico di Coverciano, GianniRivera presidente del Settore Giovanile-Scolastico e Arrigo Sacchi il coordinatore delle nazionali giovanili. Con queste nomine, alle quali siaggiunge anche quella di Renzo Ulivieri come direttore della scuola allenatori di Coverciano."
Steve Amoia is a freelance writer, editor and translator from Washington, D.C. He writes the World Football Commentaries blog. He has written for AC Cugini Scuola Calcio (Italian soccer school), Football Media, Keeper Skool and Soccerlens.
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Steve Amoia
The "Divine Ponytail" of Italian calcio, Roberto Baggio,has returned from a figurative and literal wilderness. He retired in2004 and has rarely been seen or heard. He makes annual hunting trips to Argentina and has appeared in a few benefit friendlies. Mostly, Baggio has maintained a very low profile up until recently.
Last month, he took coaching badges at the famed Italian Federation school at Coverciano outside of Florence. There were rumors that Baggio would take some type of role; however, few expected it to be so high: President of the Technical Sector for the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
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Italian Roberto Baggio(C) answers journalists' questions after a meeting at the FIGC headquarters (Italian Football Federation) to discuss his possible inclusion in the technical staff of the Italian national football team, in central Rome, on August 2, 2010
In Baggio's Words
In comments made to the Milan sports daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Baggio discussed his new position. Renzo Ulivieri,head of the Italian Coaches Association, and Azzurri legend and all-time leading scorer and current Italian national team manager, Gigi Riva, also weighed in with their thoughts.
"Ho dato il mio assenso, da parte mia c'è la massima disponibilità a ricoprire il ruolo di presidente del settore tecnico di Coverciano.Adesso però devo aspettare il Consiglio Federale di mercoledì".
"I gave my assent and on my part, there is the utmost availability to cover the role of Technical Sector President at Coverciano. Now I must wait for the Federal Commission on Wednesday."L'annuncio di Roberto Baggio è arrivato dopo due ore di riunione con Abete e il presidente dell'Asso allenatori Renzo Ulivieri. Sul tavolo della discussione, la volontà di affidare a Roberto Baggio il ruolo del settore tecnico federale come successore di Azeglio Vicini.
The announcement by Roberto Baggio arrived after a two-hour meeting with Federation president, Giancarlo Abete and Head of the Coaches Association, Renzo Ulivieri. On the table was the discussion to put forth Roberto Baggio into the role of the federal technical sector as the successor to Azeglio Vicini (Baggio's former coach at the Italian World Cup of 1990)."Sarà un'esperienza impegnativa, ma spero divertente - ha aggiunto Baggio -,sapremo mercoledì se tutto andrà in porto. Il mio ruolo? Ci sono tanti settori di cui si deve occupare il settore tecnico, però ci vuole un pòdi tempo e bisogna capire tante cose".
"It will be a tough work experience but I hope enjoyable," added Baggio. "We will know on Wednesday if everything is in place."Io presidente? È stranissimo essere chiamato presidente".
My role? There are so many sectors in which to occupy the technical area but it will take some time and I need to understand so many things."
Me, President? It is very strange to be called president.""Sogno che il calcio italiano possa tornare ad avere talenti importantissimi. Mo occorre credere nei giovani perché sono il futuro, bisogna dare tutto quello che abbiamo dentro per farli crescere bene".
"I dream that Italian football can return to have very important talents.But young people have to be believed in because they are the future. You need to give everything that we have inside to make them grow up properly."Renzo Ulivieri, Head of the Italian Coaches Association
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Italian Roberto Baggio poses after a meeting at the FGCI headquarters (Italian Football Federation) to discuss his possible inclusion in the technical staff of the Italian national football team, in central Rome, on August 2, 2010
"Quellodi Roberto Baggio al settore tecnico sarà un ruolo attivo e operativo:non sarà un uomo immagine... Il suo lavoro sarà impegnativo e faticoso, avrà potere su tutto quello che riguarda il settore tecnico, ma chiaramente non influirà sulla gestione delle nazionali".
"The role of Roberto Baggio for the technical sector will be active and operative. It won't be a figure head job... His work will be difficult and exhausting. He will have control over everything in the technical sector but clearly it will not influence on whom plays on the National team."Azzurri Legend and Team Manager, Gigi Riva
"È un segnale, un grande riconoscimento per Roberto. Con Bearzot e Viciniil settore tecnico è stato in buone mani . Ora lui ha la possibilità di modificare qualcosa. Può portare idee nuove basandosi sulla sua esperienza sul campo: il settore tecnico è la parte più importante del mondo del calcio".
"It is a signal, a great recognition for Roberto. With Enzo Bearzo and Vicini,the technical sector has been in good hands. But now he has the responsibility to modify something. He can bring new ideas basing the mon his experience on the pitch.Italian source: La Gazzetta dello Sport, 2 August 2010.
The technical sector is the most important part in the world of football."
Official Announcement from the Italian FA
"Roberto Baggio è il nuovo presidente del Settore tecnico di Coverciano, GianniRivera presidente del Settore Giovanile-Scolastico e Arrigo Sacchi il coordinatore delle nazionali giovanili. Con queste nomine, alle quali siaggiunge anche quella di Renzo Ulivieri come direttore della scuola allenatori di Coverciano."
"Roberto Baggio is the new President of the Technical Sector at Coverciano,Gianni Rivera will be President of the Scholastic Youth Sector and Arrigo Sacchi will be the coordinator of the youth national teams. With these appointments, Renzo Ulivieri is also added as the director of the coaching school at Coverciano."Italian source: FIGC, 4 August 2010.
Steve Amoia is a freelance writer, editor and translator from Washington, D.C. He writes the World Football Commentaries blog. He has written for AC Cugini Scuola Calcio (Italian soccer school), Football Media, Keeper Skool and Soccerlens.
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Pietro, thank you for yourcomment.
Roberto Baggio's appointment represents a new way of thinking at the Italian Federation. Similar to Mister Prandelli's roster for the Cote d'Ivoire friendly in London, change was necessary. I hope that both men do great things for the entire Azzurri project.
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