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Euro 2024: Italian Football Legend,Roberto Baggio Robbed At Gunpoint

Italian football legend, Roberto Baggio, has been robbed at gunpoint while watching his countryโ€™s national team play Spain at the ongoing Euro 2024.

According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, about five armed robbers burst into Baggioโ€™s house near the northern city of Vicenza around 10pm local time on Thursday.

One intruder hit Baggio on the head with the butt of a gun when the 57-year-old confronted them.

The robbers then locked him and his family in a room while they stole cash, jewellery and watches during the raid, which reportedly lasted for about 40 minutes.

Baggio had a โ€œvery briefโ€ scuffle with one of the intruders.

The retired footballer suffered a โ€œdeep woundโ€ after being hit on the forehead with the weapon.

However, Baggio was later taken to hospital and received stitches for the wound.

Baggioโ€™s were not harmed during the raid.

Meanwhile, the match between Italy and Spain ended 1-0 in favour of the La Roja.