Ex-Italy footballer Roberto Baggio injured in armed robbery

The veteran footballer received stitches to his head after an armed robbery at his villa in northern Italy.

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The incident began at 22:00 local time (21:00 BST) when at least five people broke into the 57-year-old's villa in Altavilla Vicentina, local media reported.

The veteran footballer was taken to an emergency room in Arzignano and was treated with stiches to his forehead after one burglar hit him with a gun.

In his first public address since the incident, Baggio thanked well wishers, adding: "Now all that remains is to overcome the fear."

Baggio added that "fortunately the violence I suffered only caused a few stitches on my person, bruises and a lot of fear".

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