'Baggio: The Divine Ponytail' Netflix documentary on Italian great set for May 26 release

Italian football legend Roberto Baggio is widely considered among greatest footballers of his generation. Baggio, also kwn as Il Divin Codi ( Divine Ponytail) for his unique hairstyle, has had a controversial career. And  controversies have had an impact on his performances on field.

Despite controversies, he gained fame for his curling freekicks and dribbling skills besides his fierce instincts in front of goal. His career is w all set to be documented by Netflix. Baggio: Divine Ponytail, a documentary on his life w has a release date, with trailer already out. 

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Roberto Baggio Netflix documentary to be released on May 26

Netflix has released trailer of Baggio: Divine Ponytail. documentary will be a parallel dramatisation of former Italian international's childhood, furr through to rise to stardom. Indeed, Baggio was unstoppable at peak of his career and went on to win Ballon d'Or apart from FIFA Player of Year accolade for his impeccable form in 1993. 

Netflix has also set release date for Baggio documentary on May 26, 2021. Roberto Baggio Netflix documentary will focus on showcasing his 22-year-long career, including some key controversies. One of key highlights of documentary is believed to revolve around his move from Fiorentina to Juventus, apart from his conflicts with various coaches. 

Baggio's character will be played by Romulus actor Andrea Arcangeli, while documentary is directed by Letizia Lamartine. Interestingly, this isn't only documentary that aims to showcase life of a former Italian football star. Sky Sport Italia are prepping up to air ir documentary on Roma legend Francesco Totti later this month. 

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Baggio penalty miss: infamous spot-kick in '94 World Cup

Baggio is infamously kwn for having missed a penalty kick in 1994 FIFA World Cup. Baggio arrived into competition as one of top football stars, one on whose shoulders lay  pressure of carrying Italian national team. But injuries played a spoiler early in competition. 

He failed to score even once in group st of World Cup. Italy somehow mand to edge past group st. Baggio however, appeared to turn situation around within two minutes against Nigeria in round of 16 clash. Italy were down by a goal with clock ticking at 88th minute. Italian legend went on to score twice to help his side book a spot in final eight. 

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Following his exceptional exploits in front of goal against Spain and Bulgaria in quarter-final and semi-final respectively, Italy were up against Brazil in final. But striker missed out on a penalty in  tie-breaker, thus losing out on title. 54-year-old would go on to describe it as worst moment of his career. 

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Im courtesy: Netflix UK Twitter, FIFA website