Baggio's Biography: "Lippi Asked Me To Be A Spy"

MILAN, November 15 - In a few days Roberto Baggio's official biography will be available in Italian book-shops, but tomorrow, "Sette," the Corriere della Sera weekly, will present a preview that will surely spark controversy. Baggio recalls his whole career, not only with the bad injuries he had suffered, but also the his sizeable and satisfying achievements. A special chapter is devoted to his coaches. He couldn't forget Marcello Lippi, his declared arch-enemy. About the latter Baggio says that before arriving officially on Inter's bench, Lippi asked him to give the names of players that weren't sympathetic toward his arrival, "practically to be a spy on my temmates." "I refused," he says, "and from that moment a particular treatment started. I was the last choice, practically I played only if there was an injured player." Baggio continues speaking about Lippi's particular treatment. "Once, during a training I did a good pass and Vieri and Panucci applauded. It's normal for teammates. Lippi shouted and said that we weren't there to congratulate ourselves and that this refered to Mister Baggio as well."

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