tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2008:/en//17 2008-06-20T10:40:19Z Blog di Roberto Baggio in Inglese Movable Type 3.34 tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2008:/en//17.968 2008-06-20T10:26:33Z 2008-06-20T10:40:19Z

Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the nonviolent democratic movement in Myanmar, turns 63. She is confined to house arrest in an isolated residence. Her mail has not always reached her in the last few years and she...

staff Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the nonviolent democratic movement in Myanmar, turns 63. She is confined to house arrest in an isolated residence. Her mail has not always reached her in the last few years and she has no access to a telephone. To this Great Woman all the support of Roberto Baggio and all the women and men who believe in Peace and Democracy.]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2008:/en//17.966 2008-05-26T08:50:17Z 2008-05-26T11:01:33Z

Here in Italy, I receive more and more fragmented information about what is happening in Burma. Unfortunately, even the news from the mass media is dwindling whereas the current situation in Burma should draw our outmost support and attention. Recent...

staff Roberto Baggio and Vittorio Petrone ]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2008:/en//17.963 2008-05-19T13:09:15Z 2008-05-19T13:11:28Z

Inter Milan is new Italian Champion. Compliments from Roberto to president Mr. Massimo Moratti, captain (and friend) Javier Zanetti e to all Inter's fan....

staff Inter Milan is new Italian Champion. Compliments from Roberto to president Mr. Massimo Moratti, captain (and friend) Javier Zanetti e to all Inter's fan.]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2008:/en//17.961 2008-05-13T15:42:16Z 2008-05-13T15:47:41Z

Roberto great friend's Josep Guardiola is the new coach of Barcelona FC. Congratulations Pep!...

staff Roberto great friend's Josep Guardiola is the new coach of Barcelona FC. Congratulations Pep!]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2008:/en//17.957 2008-03-29T12:53:08Z 2008-03-29T13:58:59Z

The complete interview with Roby: HERE For more photos, click here...

staff HERE For more photos, click here ]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2008:/en//17.950 2008-02-18T10:03:54Z 2008-03-14T16:07:33Z

Interview with Roby - Part 1 Happy birthday Roby! Interview with Roby - Part 2...

staff Interview with Roby - Part 1 Happy birthday Roby! Interview with Roby - Part 2]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2008:/en//17.947 2008-01-21T09:30:57Z 2008-01-22T14:49:38Z

Heres photos of the Roma's Peace Award that Robert will hand it over to Aung San Suu Kyi personally. Among others Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic, Walter Veltroni, Mayor of Roma, and Sein Win, Chairman of National...

staff Heres photos of the Roma's Peace Award that Robert will hand it over to Aung San Suu Kyi personally. Among others Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic, Walter Veltroni, Mayor of Roma, and Sein Win, Chairman of National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma. Aung San Suu Kyi born 19 June 1945 in Yangon (Rangoon), is a pro-democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar (Burma), and a noted prisoner of conscience and advocate of nonviolent resistance. Aung San Suu Kyi was the third child in her family. Her name "Aung San" derives from her father, "Kyi" from her mother and "Suu" from her grandmother. A Buddhist, Suu Kyi won the Rafto Prize and the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in 1990 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. In 1992 she was awarded the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru peace prize by the Government of India for her peaceful and non-violent struggle under a military dictatorship. She is currently under detention, with the Myanmar government repeatedly extending her detention. According to the results of the 1990 general election, Suu Kyi earned the right to be Prime Minister, as leader of the winning National League for Democracy party, but her detention by the military junta prevented her from assuming that role. One of her most famous speeches is the "Freedom From Fear" speech, which begins: “ It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.” (Source: Wikipedia)]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2007:/en//17.936 2007-12-03T11:14:13Z 2007-12-03T11:21:34Z

On next December 17th will take place the presentation of the 2007 FAIR-PLAYER Awards, acknowledgments which the No Fair - No Play Onlus Ethics Committee (President: Luciano Capponi – Honorary Members: Nevio Scala, Gianfranco Zola) bestows each year to “Every...

staff Roberto Baggio. Hello, everyone. First of all, I wish to thank all those who worked with passion and enthusiasm on this project. I am sincerely honoured to receive the 2007 “Fair Play”, because it is a solid engagement in favour of youngsters. As FAO Ambassador, but firstly as a man and a parent, I am always profoundly saddened by the suffering which in many parts of the World afflict the lives of children and youths. We must remember that they are in fact our future, to protect their growth and to firmly engage ourselves in their favour must become the challenge of this century and all together we must succeed. To observe a group of soccer players who go head-to-head with loyalty, running after the ball, just like that, even without any rules as we used to do as youngsters, is truly an image which moves a person. And it will always move someone, who like me, loved and loves this game: let’s make sure that such a sensation always remains alive. To think of sports, to think of soccer, which for me still represents a huge and endless passion, encourages exchange, friendship, solidarity: values which represent a necessity for the creation of a better world, made up of better men. This future is in the hands of the children and youths of today, let’s help them. From the bottom of my heart, my warmest thanks. Roberto Baggio NO FAIR – NO PLAY ONLUS A little “thought” from Luciano Capponi, conceiver of the No Fair-No Play project and President of the Ethics Committee The good Lord saw that the children were entering the soccer fields, on Sunday, hand in hand with the soccer players and said: “It is a good thing...” Then He saw many children entering for free, always at the stadium, and could not help Himself but whisper: “It is a good thing…” He looked a little closer and noticed that those children, beyond the vague smiles and shouts, had sad eyes and thought: “Hmmm..,”, and looked a little closer. “It looks like publicity…”, He reflected and it turned out that during the week, the adults were no longer holding their children by the hand. So He then went lurking in soccer schools, to re-discover that smile which He, with full hands, had once endowed to mankind, and heard a phrase from an instructor: “Break his legs!” “Oh, my God… (and smiled, obviously, because He was referring to Himself) … the publicity is hiding something.” For awhile, He stopped observing and noticed that an enormous paradox was devouring the world. A peace soldier died on mission… “A peace soldier? – He told Himself – Would that not be the same as using a knife to make tea?” He whispered: “There’s something not right.” And even in His divine mercy, He swirled His hands a tad nervously. He glanced here and there, no longer superficially. And saw children killed by parents… Adults blinded by ardent pedophile urges… The third sex and … the fourth, the fifth… and whatever else. The disasters of Saturday night. The showgirls. And saw the wars in the stadiums… “The war in the stadiums”. In the hearts. Hence, the good Lord had nothing else to say. Alone, for a little while, He thought: “Hmmm…” “Why do they not think of the children? – He said to a few angels while they flitted blissfully – There’s the need for a long-term program… there’s a lot of work to be done and… no time to waste!” He then lit the television and heard only awful news and saw atrocious scenes. “Why don’t they do newscasts about good things?”, was said by the good Lord. “Because You are a do-gooder and simple-minded” – replied a keen angel. “Furthermore – continued the angel – there is the right to news, the empire of the medias and…” “Enough”, thundered the good Lord. But no one heard His voice because “equal time” came into effect and… someone else took the stand. Guess who. Luciano Capponi www.nofairnoplay.it ]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2007:/en//17.921 2007-11-16T09:30:31Z 2007-11-16T09:31:38Z

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On the 16th of October of every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations celebrates the World Food Day to commemorate the anniversary of its foundation, which came about on October 16th, 1945. The theme for...

staff On the 16th of October of every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations celebrates the World Food Day to commemorate the anniversary of its foundation, which came about on October 16th, 1945. The theme for World Food Day 2007 is “The Right to Food”. Roberto Baggio, FAO Ambassador, presided at the international assembly which took place today in Rome, with an opening address from the Director-General of the FAO, Jacques Diouf, who reminded that “in the world today, there are 854 million women, men and children who suffer from hunger, even if the planet produces food in quantity and quality sufficient for everyone”. The following is Roberto’s address. Your Excellencies, Mr. President Köhler, Mr. President Kikwete, Mr. Director-General, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very glad and honoured to have been invited here, today, at the FAO, where in October 2002 I was nominated Ambassador of Goodwill of this organization. I thank you once again, Mr. Director-General, for that prestigious nomination. I continue to remain proud of the recognition the FAO wished to honour me with, as every one voice can contribute to heighten the sensitivity regarding a problem that affects not just others but all of us and every one of us: the fight against hunger throughout the world. It is a moral, personal and professional obligation to be alongside you, in the name of all those who find themselves, to this day, in a state of disadvantage, poverty and suffering. It is in this spirit that I headed to Laos, in September of this year, only a few weeks ago, to visit the FAO projects in development in that splendid, small country. I was able to personally meet rural communities, disadvantaged groups, persons in distress. Touching an undeniable reality with my own hands, I realized and was proud of the fact that my visit may have represented, if nothing else, a further impulse, an added opportunity to allow us to revitalize and strengthen our commitments to free the world of the plights of hunger and poverty. An eminent statesman, Willy Brandt, had expressed, in the now distant 1971, a dream: that before the end of the century, the day would come where humanity would no longer see a child going to bed hungry, no family having to worry what to feed on the following day and no human being having to see his future and possibilities altered due to malnutrition. Although the century has now come and gone, it is not too late to share this dream and contribute all of my best efforts to turn it into reality. I am here for this. I thank you. Roberto Baggio ]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2007:/en//17.884 2007-10-09T09:05:51Z 2007-10-09T09:06:21Z

Dear Friends, Thank you truly for the support that you are giving to Heroes Company! Only a week has gone by since our presentation and your affirmations of esteem are already numerous indeed. Thank you again. Of course, at this...

staff Dear Friends, Thank you truly for the support that you are giving to Heroes Company! Only a week has gone by since our presentation and your affirmations of esteem are already numerous indeed. Thank you again. Of course, at this moment, it is important to keep the attention alive, to speak out, to get informed. The risk of losing the emotional phase in only a flash is huge. We must all engage ourselves so that this does not occur, we must always keep in mind those persons who still today, at this very moment, are fighting for the freedom of their country, requesting democracy and justice. Let’s not leave them in the shadows; let’s always keep them on our minds. They need our help! I have read your messages on the blog and am happy to see so much interest from many of you who want to get involved. We want to change attitudes, to acknowledge that it is important to give our utmost support to those persons who are fighting strenuously for a better future, to offer support to the heroes of our times. I lived the suffering in Laos in the first person. This beautiful Country holds a sad reality: it was the most bombarded after World War II. Above all, the so-called “cluster bombs” were then used, which still today provoke an incredible number of deaths. The Laotian territory is still very much plagued by unexploded bombs, which continue to explode, causing deaths and injuries still today, some thirty years after their drop. It is frightful. When the war gear does not kill, it produces terrible amputations in people. The families are dealt with continuous mourning; taking the wrong road and ending up on a bomb splinter, this is what could definitely change one’s life, torture it even. And yet, these people have such a will to live … to smile, they are kind towards the world. Those who survive often cannot return to a life of dignity, and this is not right. This is why I wanted that first aid arrive here. The purpose is to have prostheses reach them in order to give new possibilities to all those injured who lost a limb due to these cowardly and uncontrollable attacks. I have asked for the teamwork of Vittorio and that of his staff, who have followed me for fourteen years during my professional career. Now, I would like that they put their skills and experience at work for this cause, in which I truly believe. Several friends have called me and have written to me enthused about wanting to lend their support to Heroes Company. We are fine-tuning everything; some time is necessary to properly structure the organization. As soon as we are ready, we will notify you as to how you can help. We need everyone. Above all, the Heroes of our times must no longer remain on their own. Let us give them also our voice. Hugs, Roberto tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2007:/en//17.879 2007-09-29T12:55:25Z 2007-10-05T09:01:37Z

We just recently returned from Laos. A land that welcomed us with much warmth, a warmth emanating from simple things and simple men, who are constantly engaged in fighting the devastating consequences due to the difference between poverty and...

staff We just recently returned from Laos. A land that welcomed us with much warmth, a warmth emanating from simple things and simple men, who are constantly engaged in fighting the devastating consequences due to the difference between poverty and wealth, justice and injustice, good and madness generated to the detriment of its people without any freedom of speech, without any right to grandstand. We went to bring encouragement and to sow the seed of a dream: that of giving a voice to the silent, forgotten and ignored heroes, and yet who are present in Laos as well as in 1,000 other corners of the Earth. Heroes Company is the dream: it saw the light in Laos but it continues its mission by giving a voice to the heroes of the third millennium. Heroes who deserve our attention and for whom we have a duty to elect leaders for the safety of each and definitely of “everything”. Only a few days have gone by and a multitude of heroes dressed in purple-red invade our TV screens and the first pages of our daily newspapers. The world, which seems to have forgotten the strength, energy and peaceful resistance of Gandhi, is realizing that a nation of men in Myanmar is unifying and is ready to give its life to defend the oppressed. The image of heroes armed with prayer is overpowered by the image of a dying hero armed of his photo camera. And the latter is overpowered by the image of soldiers bowing to the heroes they should have suppressed… Heroes Company gives a voice to the heroes: the modern heroes. To all the heroes of our times. Continued… Roberto Baggio Vittorio Petrone ]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2007:/en//17.874 2007-08-30T11:12:29Z 2007-09-25T13:27:58Z

As anticipated in the video posted before the holidays, Roberto has visited China. On the 3rd of September has moved to Laos to promote, as FAO Ambassador, the World Food Day. As soon as Roberto will come back to...

staff As anticipated in the video posted before the holidays, Roberto has visited China. On the 3rd of September has moved to Laos to promote, as FAO Ambassador, the World Food Day. As soon as Roberto will come back to Italy, we will post on this blog a full coverage of the travel. Thanks to Eilia Huang y Yeyette, bloggers and fans of Roberto, we have gathered some videos on the visit of Roberto in China. Please click on the links to see the videos. Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Chinese tv CCTV5 reportage on Roberto - part 1 Chinese tv CCTV5 reportage on Roberto - part 2 ]]> tag:www.robertobaggio.com,2007:/en//17.871 2007-08-08T14:06:46Z 2007-08-08T14:07:13Z

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Roby says hello to all friends before holiday. Dear Friends, I can’t leave the blog without saying goodbye before the summer holidays because your messages are always so numerous and full of warmth. Once again let me thank you for...

staff Roby says hello to all friends before holiday. Dear Friends, I can’t leave the blog without saying goodbye before the summer holidays because your messages are always so numerous and full of warmth. Once again let me thank you for the affection you always show me. You really are incredible! I trust you will find serenity and rest during these holidays. It is an important period for the life of each one of us. The chance to spend some time with our loved ones, away from the pressure of work: it gives us the strength to more clearly recognise the important values of life. We see our objectives better and seek the strength to achieve these within ourselves and through those persons who are close to us. Since I stopped playing, I too have of course had more time to spend with my family and now appreciate more the role of father and husband. It really is nice to watch the children and little Leonardo grow up, share a good part of the day with them and help them with the problems they have to face. I expect to go on a leisure trip to China with Vittorio. Straight after I shall move to Laos. As you know I have had the honour of being appointed FAO ambassador and during my stay in Laos, a land full of charm and spirituality, I shall try and foster awareness in support of an area of the world which is still unfortunately going through difficulties. Above all, I should like to bring concrete help to the children of this country. I shall try and document the trip so as to share with you this extraordinary experience, which gratifies me and fills me with pride. One last thing, I have not forgotten the promise I made you a while ago! I have with me the video made at Buenos Aires, at the Bombonera, a stadium full of football passion, where the fans, with choreographies and songs, support Boca Juniors in an incredible way. This is the place to experience ninety minutes of entertainment, folklore, tension and joy. In August (in the hope that the heat let’s us breath a while) we shall be presenting a few minutes at a time of the film of the last championship festivities of the team for which I have had a special attraction for some time. You know how I look at it. In that country I still find love for the game, the desire to leave youngsters free to express their skills, their talent, and also their few mistakes. Because a young football player must have the chance to make mistakes to grow up. And as you have seen, in the end the results are forthcoming. Did you follow the youth championships that have just come to a close in Canada along with us? The young Argentine team dominated the tournament and to be sure this is no accident… My hope is that in Italy too, we shall soon be able to experience sport again as I was lucky enough to experience soccer: a world in which passion, imagination, joy and dreams become great entertainment for everyone. Enjoy your holidays everyone. I embrace you all, RB. ]]>