• Roberto Baggio has opened his official TikTok account and gained more than 200,000 followers in just a few hours.
• The Italy legend’s first video shows him juggling a football before a loud crashing sound interrupts the clip.
• The former Ballon d’Or winner speaks in Italian to welcome fans to his new social media page.

Italian football hero Roberto Baggio has surprised supporters by joining TikTok. The former striker, famous for his ponytail and World Cup performances, posted his first video on the platform this week.

The clip shows the 57-year-old performing keepy-uppy in an indoor space. He controls the ball with ease before kicking it towards the camera. Suddenly, viewers hear the sound of breaking glass. The noise suggests he has accidentally smashed an object off-screen.

Baggio then turns to face the lens with a smile. He delivers a short message in Italian. “Ciao ragazzi! Da oggi sono anche io su TikTok,” he says. This translates to “Hello guys! From today, I am also on TikTok.”

The humorous ending appears staged for comedic effect. Fans quickly flooded the comment section with welcome messages. The video has helped the former Juventus and AC Milan star build a massive following almost instantly.

Baggio won the Ballon d’Or in 1993 and earned 56 caps for the Italy National Football Team. He remains one of the most beloved figures in Italian football history. His social media arrival marks a new way for the legend to connect with younger audiences across the globe.