The Man Who Carried Italy, And Was Left Alone At The End

In 1994, Roberto Baggio carried Italy to the World Cup final — with bruised ribs, relentless pressure, and moments of genius that lit up the world.

But then, in the cruelest twist of fate, he missed. A single penalty kick sailed over the crossbar… and with it, a nation’s hope.

But this is not just a story about failure. This is a story about burden. About silence. About how a man stood tall while the world turned away.

This is the story of Roberto Baggio — the man who died standing.