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Atalanta's Missed Batistuta
An autobiography detailing 70 years of passion for Atalanta, highlighting a missed opportunity to sign Gabriel Batistuta.
Italian
Italy
SportsFootballSoccerAutobiographyRegretScouting
AtalantaFiorentinaRoma
Miro RadiciPietro SerinaGabriel BatistutaFranco PrevitaliCesar Menotti
- What is the main subject of Miro Radici's autobiography?
- Miro Radici's autobiography, co-written with Pietro Serina, recounts 70 years of his passion for Atalanta, including anecdotes and the history of his family's involvement with the club.
- When will Miro Radici's book be available in bookstores?
- The book, "La mia vita con l’Atalanta — Storie di un calcio romantico," will be available in bookstores from November 12th, 2023.
- Why did Atalanta's scout, Franco Previtali, not sign Gabriel Batistuta?
- Franco Previtali, Atalanta's scout, missed out on signing Gabriel Batistuta due to concerns about the player's running style, describing him as 'stiff in the hips'.
- What was the outcome of Atalanta's missed opportunity to sign Batistuta?
- Batistuta went on to have a highly successful career at Fiorentina and other clubs, scoring many goals against Atalanta, leading to Previtali's regret.
- What is the significance of the anecdote about Batistuta in the context of the book?
- The anecdote highlights the risks and rewards of scouting, illustrating how a seemingly small detail can lead to a significant missed opportunity.