A Light in the Darkness by Roberto Baggio

Rizzoli Bookstore and Rizzoli International Publications present international football legend Roberto Baggio, to celebrate his new book.
About this Event

Join us for a special evening with Roberto Baggio, to celebrate his new book, an exquisite, volume-packed collection of photographs that intertwines his football achievements and his spiritual life. Signed editions will be available

PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served.

Can't attend? Order your signed copy in either or (please specify that you would like it signed in the comments box at checkout).

PLEASE NOTE:

• This event is ticketed. All tickets include a signed copy of the book, either in English or in Italian. Please select your language prefrence (Italian or English) upon checkout.
• Additional copies of the books will be available while supplies last.
• Book purchase is required to enter the line to meet with Roberto Baggio. Only copies of the book purchased from Rizzoli will be signed. Please be advised that memorabilia and other personal objects will not be permitted. The signing will be restricted exclusively to the book.
• This event is first come, first served. The signing line will open inside the store at 2 pm. Guests who arrive earlier will be asked to line up outside the store, rain or shine.
• This event starts at 3 pm. Doors open at 2:30 pm.
• Ticketholders who are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their books in store up to two weeks post-event. We can't guarantee signed copies will be available to ticketholders who don't attend the event.

The story of a legend of Italian and international football, a volume packed with never-before-seen photographs that tell the tale of the man beyond the champion.
An illustrated volume with international appeal that retraces the most significant moments of Roberto Baggio’s extraordinary life and career, intertwining his football achievements with his profound spiritual journey. From the magic of the way he played to his personal challenges, from the roar of the stadiums to the silence of meditation, from the injuries that shaped his character to the serenity found in the Buddhist faith, every chapter explores a facet of his inner and outer path.
Far from being a traditional sports biography, this book tells the story of Roberto Baggio via a series of keywords that reveal both the man and the champion, a visual and emotional journey through images and words, showing how behind the global icon lies a man who has always looked beyond the game, a symbol of determination, humility, and harmony.

Roberto Baggio, known around the world as “The Divine Ponytail” (Il Divin Codino), is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in the history of Italian and international football. Born in Caldogno in 1967, he captivated millions of fans with his extraordinary technique, vision, and unmistakable style of play.

Throughout his career, he played for legendary clubs including Fiorentina, Juventus, Milan and Inter. In 1993, he won both the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year.

After retiring from professional football in 2004, his story was brought to a global audience in 2021 through the internationally distributed Netflix biographical film Il Divin Codino (The Divine Ponytail). The film showcased his inspiring journey to viewers around the world and reaffirmed a legacy that extends far beyond the game of football.