Pictures: Baggio makes appearance to celebrate book launch

Roberto Baggio made a special public appearance at New York's Rizzoli Bookstore as fans gathered to celebrate the release of his autobiography, A Light in the Darkness.

The former Italy international was welcomed by supporters of all ages for what the bookstore described as "an unforgettable afternoon of stories, laughter, and tears," with many attendees bringing memorabilia collected throughout Baggio's legendary career. Some arrived with their children, while others brought newspaper clippings they had kept for decades.

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Baggio meets fans in New York ahead of English release of autobiography A Light in the Darkness

The event marked the upcoming release of the English-language edition of A Light in the Darkness, which is scheduled to be published on September 29, 2026. The bookstore also confirmed that a limited number of signed copies of the original Italian edition remain available while stocks last.

Widely regarded as one of Italy's greatest-ever footballers, Baggio enjoyed a glittering career with clubs including Fiorentina, Juventus, Milan, Bologna, Inter and Brescia, while earning 56 caps for the Azzurri. His influence on Italian football continues to resonate long after his retirement, with fans still flocking to events celebrating one of the game's most iconic figures.

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