synonymBatistuta(Argentine football player) Generally refers to Gabriel Batistuta
Gabriel Batistuta, full name Gabriel Omar Batistuta, born on February 1, 1969ArgentinaSanta FeReconkista, a former Argentine professional football player and a professional center.[9-10]
Batistuta made his debut in ArgentinaNewwells Old Boys' Football ClubYouth training camp.In 1988, Batistuta joined the Newwells Old Boys' First Team and began his career. Later, he played forriverbed、Boca Juniors 。In July 1991, Batistuta landed in the Italian Football League A and joinedFiorentina Football Club。During his term of service, Batistuta scored 207 goals in total, including 157 goals in the Serie A League, which is the player who scored the most goals in the Serie A League in Florence's history.[1-2]In July 2000, Batistuta was transferred toRome Football ClubAnd later helped Rome win the Italian Football League A championship in the 2000-01 season.[3]From 2003 to 2005, Batistuta successively played in Serie AF.C. Internazionale Milano andAl Arabi Football Club。In March 2005, Batistuta announced his retirement.[4]
From 1991 to 2002, Batistuta representedArgentina National Men's Football TeamA total of 77 appearances and 54 goals were scored, ranking second in the history of Argentina's national team shooters (as of 2019).[5]He has participated in three World Cups and three Copa America Cups, helped Argentina win the Copa America championship in 1991 and 1993, and is the only one in the world football world who has played in two consecutive World Cupshat-trick's players.[6-7]
Excellent shooting skill, strong body and strong explosive force
major awards
2000-01 Italian Football League First Division Champion 1991 and 1993 Copa America champion 1994-95, 1998-99 Best Shooter in Serie A League 1993 and 1995 America's Cup top scorer 1999 FIFA World Player of the Year
On February 1, 1969, Gabriel Omar Batistuta was born in ArgentinaSanta FeReconkistaCity.When he was young, Batistuta was very smart, but also very naughty. He liked fishing, folding paper, playing with beautiful girls, and then in his spare time, he cleaned the garden, washed dishes after dinner, and cleaned the table. In sports, he liked playing basketball and volleyball. However, he was not interested in football all the time, and only played a game or two when there were no other games to play.[11]But then, because his uncle Melch had an experience as an amateur football player, Batistuta began to contact football under the influence of his uncle.[12-13]
In high school, Batistuta's football team in the school of Enite has begun to be famous, and was scouted in a regional league, so he joinedPlatens Athletic Football ClubThe junior team plays football.Later, in a provincial league, the youth team of Platens Athletic Football Club defeatedNewwells Old Boys' Football ClubThe junior team, Batistuta, attracted the attention of the opponent because of his two goals in the game, and was later hit by George Gerry, a scout of the Newwell Old Boys' Football Club.[12-13]
In 1987, Batistuta entered the youth team of Newells Old Boys' Football Club in the Argentine Football League A.When he first joined the team, Batistuta was called "Coldo" (little fat man) because he was overweight, and the club also arranged a diet for him to lose weight.[12]
In 1988, Batistuta was promoted from the second team to the first team to start his career due to the injury of the main striker of the Newwell old boy.After entering the first team, Batistuta played against the old boys in NewwellsSan Lorenzo Football ClubOfCopa Libertadores In the first round of the game, Batistuta made his career debut, and then in the second round of the South American Libertadores Cup match between the Newells Old Boys and San Lorenzo, Batistuta scored his career debut.[12]In the 1988-89 season, Batistuta played 16 games and scored 4 goals on behalf of Newell's old boys in the Argentine Football League A.[14]
In January 1990Daniel PasarellaAfter becoming the new head coach of Riverbed, Batistuta volunteered to leave the team because he became a substitute.[12]In the 1989-90 season, Batistuta played 19 games and scored 3 goals on behalf of River Plate in the Argentine Football League A, helping River Plate win the championship of the Argentine Football League A.[14]
Boca's youth
In the summer of 1990, Batistuta moved from Riverbed to Argentina Football League ABoca Youth Football Club。After joining Boca Youth, Batistuta was the head coach of Boca Youth at that timeOscar Tabarez He moved his position from winger to center under the guidance of.[12]
In the 1990-91 season, Batistuta, on behalf of Boca Juniors, played 30 times in the Argentine Football League A (including spring league and autumn league) and scored 13 goals,[14]He helped Boca Juniors win the championship of the Argentine Football League in autumn and won the best shooter of the league with 11 goals.[1]
In the summer of 1991, due to their outstanding performance in the 1991 Copa America, many Italian football clubs sent invitations to Gabriel Batistuta, who finally chose to join Serie AFiorentina Football Club。[1][12]
On August 24, 1991, in the friendly match between Florence and Boca Juniors, Batistuta made his debut in Florence.On September 1, in the first round of Serie A, Florence lost 0-1Juventus FCBatistuta came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute of the second half, making his debut in Serie A.On September 8, in the second round of Serie A league, Florence defeated 2-0Genoa Football ClubBatistuta started and scored his first goal in Serie A in the 45th minute of the first half.[12]In the 1991-92 season, Batistuta represented Fiorentina in the Serie A League andItalian CupA total of 30 appearances and 14 goals were scored, which was rated as the best player in South America in 1991 by Venezuela's Le Monde (unofficial).[15]It was in that season that Batistuta's goal in the game was called "BATIGOL" by the fans.[12]
In the 1992-93 season, Florence once ranked second in the Serie A League in January 1993, but then due to problems within the club and unreasonable tactical arrangements of the coach, Florence collapsed in the second half of the Serie A League, and finally dropped to the Italian Football League B by one point at the end of the season,But Batistuta finally chose to stay in Florence.[12][16]In this season, Batistuta played 35 times and scored 19 goals in Serie A and Coppa Italia on behalf of Florence.
In the 1993-94 season, Batistuta once worked with the new Fiorentina coachClaudio RanieriThere was a conflict, but the two soon cleared up the misunderstanding. Claudio Ranieri also let Batistuta replace himStefan Effenberg , become the captain of Florence.[17]In that season, Batistuta played 26 games and scored 16 goals on behalf of Florence in the Italian Football League B, helping Florence to enter the Serie A as the champion of Serie B;He played three times in the Italian Cup and scored three goals.
From September to November 1994, Batistuta set a record of scoring goals in 11 consecutive Serie A matches.[12]In the 1994-95 season, Batistuta played 32 times in the Serie A league on behalf of Florence, scored 26 goals, and was honored as the best scorer in the Serie A league;[12]He played five times in the Italian Cup and scored two goals.
In May 1996, in the final of the two rounds of the Italian Cup, Florence won 3-0Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio To win the championship, Batistuta scored two goals in two rounds.In the 1995-96 season, Batistuta made 39 appearances on behalf of Florence in the Serie A League and the Italian Cup, scoring 27 goals, including 8 goals in the Italian Cup, and was named the best scorer in the Italian Cup.
On August 25, 1996Italian Super CupIn the final, Batistuta scored twice to help Florence win 2-1AC MilanWin the championship.[1]On April 10, 1997European Cup WinnersFlorence drew 1-1 in the first round of the semi-finalFC BarcelonaBatistuta scored an equaliser in the 62nd minute of the game.In the 1996-97 season, Batistuta made 41 appearances on behalf of Florence in various competitions and scored 18 goals, helping the team reach the semi-finals of the European Cup Winners Cup.Fiorentina Football Club in 1996 for Batistuta inFrankie FieldA statue was erected outside.[1]
On August 31, 1997, in the first round of Serie A, Florence defeated 3-2Udinese Football Club, Batistuta scored a hat trick in the game.In the 1997-98 season, Batistuta made 36 appearances and scored 24 goals on behalf of Florence in the Serie A League and the Coppa Italia.After the end of the season, Batistuta had the idea of leaving Florence in the summer of 1998, but finally, at the invitation of several football clubs, Batistuta decided to continue to play in Florence.[1]
On September 26, 1998, in the third round of Serie A league, Florence defeated AC Milan 3-1, and Batistuta scored a hat trick in the game.In the 1998-99 season, Batistuta made 41 appearances on behalf of Florence in the three competitions of the Italian League, the Italian Cup and the European Union Cup, scoring 26 goals, helping Florence win the runner up of the Italian Cup and the third place in the Italian League. Florence participated in the 1999-00 season for this reasonEuropean Champions LeagueBatistuta was awarded the Argentine Football Player of the Year in 1998.[1][15]
On October 27, 1999European Champions LeagueIn the fourth round of the first group match, Florence defeated 1-0Arsenal Football ClubBatistuta scored the winning goal in the 75th minute of the game.On November 23, in the first round of the second stage group match of the European Champions League, Florence defeated 2-0Manchester United Football ClubBatistuta opened the record for the team in the 24th minute of the first half.January 2000, in 1999FIFA World Player of the Year Batistuta won the third place in the selection.[18]On May 14, in the last league match of Serie A, Florence defeated 3-0Venice Football ClubBatistuta scored a hat trick in the game, which became the last game Batistuta participated on behalf of Florence.In the 1999-00 season, Batistuta broke the previous generation of FlorenceKurt Hamrin It has created a record of 150 goals in Serie A, becoming the first scorer of Fiorentina in the history of Serie A.[19]In this season, Batistuta played 43 games on behalf of Florence in various competitions, scored 28 goals, and was elected the best foreign aid in the 1999 Serie A League.[15]At the end of the season, Batistuta decided to leave Fiorentina Football Club.[20]
On May 31, 2000, Gabriel Batistuta was transferred from Florence toRome Football ClubThe two sides signed a contract for three years, and Batistuta set the value record of players over 30 years old in the world football world at that time.[21-22]
On November 5, 2000, in the fifth round of Serie A, Rome defeated 4-2Brescia Football Club, Batistuta scored a hat trick in the game.On November 26, Rome defeated Florence 1-0 in the eighth round of Serie A league. Batistuta scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute of the game.On February 4, 2001, in the 17th round of the Serie A league, Rome defeated Parma Football Club 2-1, and Batistuta scored twice in the game.At the end of the game, Roma extended the league lead to 6 points.[12]On June 17, in the last round of championship battle in Serie A, Rome defeated 3-1Parma Football ClubAfter winning the Serie A championship, Batistuta passed the Parma defender in the 76th minute of the gameFabio Cannavaro The third goal of the team.[23]In the 2000-01 season, Batistuta played 28 games and scored 20 goals for Roma in Serie A;He played four times in the European Union Cup and scored one goal.
On August 19, 2001, in the final of the Italian Super Cup, Batistuta helped Rome win the championship by defeating Florence 3-0.[24]But after the game, some Roma players led by Batistuta had conflicts with the club because of the prize money.In the 2001-2002 season, Batistuta was in poor condition, scoring only 6 goals in 23 Serie A matches, and Rome failed to defend its championship in the end.[12][25]
In January 2003, after the opening of the winter transfer window, due to the high salary and the contradiction with the club, Rome Football Club decided to sell Batistuta to other football clubs.In the 2002-03 season, Batistuta played 12 times for Roma in the Serie A League and scored 4 goals.
On January 26, 2003, in the 18th round of Serie A league, Inter Milan won 3-0Empoli Football Club Batistuta made his debut for Inter Milan.[27]On February 23, in the 22nd round of Serie A league, Inter Milan won 3-1Piacenza Football ClubBatistuta scored his first goal since joining Inter in the 64th minute of the game.[28]In the 2002-03 season, Batistuta scored only two goals in 12 Serie A matches for Inter because of his age.[29]At the end of the season, Batistuta left the team after failing to obtain a contract extension from Inter Milan Football Club.[30]
Arabi period
In June 2003, Batistuta joined Qatar as a free player after his contract with Rome expiredAl Arabi Football ClubThe two parties signed a contract for two years.[31-32]
In the 2003-04 season, Batistuta, on behalf of Al Arabi, played 18 games in Qatar Football League A, scored 25 goals, won the title of the best striker in the league, and broke the record of scoring goals in a single season in Qatar Football League A.[32-33]However, in the following 2004-05 season, Batistuta only played three games in Qatar Football League A on behalf of Al Arabi due to injury.[14]
Announcing retirement
In March 2005, Batistuta terminated his contract with Alarbi Football Club due to injury and then announced his retirement.[34]
2013 inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame
In October 2014, Batistuta was selected into the Hall of Fame of Florence Football Club.[36]
In 2015, Batistuta was inducted into the Rome Football Club Hall of Fame.[37]
National team career
On June 28, 1991, in the friendly match in which Argentina drew 1-1 with Brazil, Batistuta was given the chance to make the first appearance of the national team.[12]In July, Batistuta represented as the main centerArgentina National Men's Football TeamParticipated in theAmericas Cup。On July 8, in the first group match of the Copa America, Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0. Batistuta scored two goals in the game, including the first goal of the national team in the 28th minute of the first half.[15]In the Copa America, Batistuta played 6 times on behalf of the Argentine national team and scored 6 goals, helping the Argentine national team win the Copa America championship and win the tournament's best shooter.[15][38]
In October 1992, the first Fahd Cup was held in Saudi Arabia(FIFA Confederations Cup In the former), Batistuta played twice on behalf of the Argentine national team and scored two goals, helping the Argentine national team win the championship and won the title of the best shooter in the event.[39]
On February 24, 1993artemio franchi trophy In the match, Batistuta helped Argentina win the championship by defeating Denmark, the champion of the 1992 European Cup, in the penalty shootout.[15]In June, Batistuta followed the Argentina national team to the Copa America in Ecuador.On July 4, in the final of the Copa America, Argentina defeated Mexico 2-1 to defend its championship. Batistuta scored twice in the game.[40]In the Copa America, Batistuta played 6 times for the Argentine national team and scored 3 goals.[15]On November 17, in the play off of the second round of the World Cup qualifier, Argentina played Australia. In the 59th minute of the second half of the game, Batistuta broke through to the right side of the opponent's restricted area and shot. The ball finally hit the leg of Australian player Alex Tobin and hung into the opponent's goal. Finally, with this own goal,Argentina defeated Australia 1-0, and reached the 1994 World Cup finals with a total score of 2-1 in two rounds.[41]
In June 1994, Batistuta joined the Argentine national team1994 US World Cup。On June 21, in the first round group match of the World Cup, Argentina defeated Greece 4-0. Batistuta made his World Cup debut and scored a hat trick in the game.But in the later games, due to the core of the teamDiego Maradona In the drug test, ephedrine was positive and was suspended, so Argentina was eliminated by Romania in the eighth finals.[42]In this World Cup, Batistuta played four games for Argentina, scored four goals and assisted once.
In January 1995, Batistuta made three appearances on behalf of the Argentine national team in the German Cup of Famh, scored two goals and helped Argentina win the runner up.[43]In July, Batistuta made four appearances for Argentina's national team in the Copa America held in Uruguay, scored four goals and was named the best shooter of the tournament.[15][38]However, Argentina finally lost to Brazil in the penalty shootout in the quarter final, so it was not qualified for the semi-final.
On September 1, 1996, in the World Cup Americas qualifier, Argentina drew 1-1 with Paraguay. Batistuta, who scored one goal in the game, surpassed Diego Maradona and became the player who scored the most goals in the history of Argentina's national team at that time.[12]However, since Daniel Passarella, the then coach of the Argentine national team, stipulated that the players of the national team must cut their hair short, Batistuta missed most of the later World Cup qualifiers in the Americas.[44]
In June 1998, Batistuta was called into the Argentina national team by coach Daniel Passarella after he cut off his long hair1998 France World CupA large list of.[44]On June 21, in the second round of the World Cup group match, Argentina defeated Jamaica 5-0. Batistuta, who scored a hat trick in the game, became the only player in the history of the World Cup who has scored hat tricks in two consecutive World Cups.[44]On June 30, in the quarterfinals, Argentina defeated England 6-5 in a penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals. Batistuta scored a penalty in the sixth minute of the first half, which was Batistuta's 12th goal on behalf of the Argentine national team in 1998,Batistuta therefore became the player who scored the most goals in a single year in the history of the Argentine national team.[45-46]In this World Cup, Batistuta made five appearances on behalf of Argentina, scored five goals and won the Silver Boot Award of the World Cup, helping Argentina reach the quarter finals.[47]
In October 2001, Batistuta announced through the media that he would withdraw from the Argentina national team after the 2002 World Cup.[48]
In June 2002, Batistuta joined the Argentina national team2002 Korea Japan World Cup。On June 2, in the first round group match of the World Cup, Argentina defeated Nigeria 1-0. Batistuta scored the winning goal in the 63rd minute of the second half, which was also his last goal in the national team of Argentina.On June 12, in the third group match of the World Cup, Argentina was drawn 1-1 by Sweden, and Argentina finally ranked third in the group with a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, so it was not eligible for the knockout phase. Batistuta was replaced in the 58th minute of the second half, completing the last game of his own in the national team.[49]In this World Cup, Batistuta played three times for the Argentine national team and scored one goal.In November, Batistuta announced his official withdrawal from the Argentina national team.[50]
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Club Data
competition season
club
games played
Number of goals
Country
League level
League ranking
1988-89
Newell's Old Boys
sixteen
four
Argentina
one
twelve
1989-90
riverbed
nineteen
three
Argentina
one
one
1990-91
Boca Juniors
thirty
thirteen
Argentina
one
one
1991-92
Florence
twenty-seven
thirteen
Italy
one
twelve
1992-93
Florence
thirty-two
sixteen
Italy
one
sixteen
1993-94
Florence
twenty-six
sixteen
Italy
two
one
1994-95
Florence
thirty-two
twenty-six
Italy
one
ten
1995-96
Florence
thirty-one
nineteen
Italy
one
four
1996-97
Florence
thirty-two
thirteen
Italy
one
nine
1997-98
Florence
thirty-one
twenty-one
Italy
one
five
1998-99
Florence
twenty-eight
twenty-one
Italy
one
three
1999-00
Florence
thirty
twenty-three
Italy
one
seven
2000-01
Rome
twenty-eight
twenty
Italy
one
one
2001-02
Rome
twenty-three
six
Italy
one
two
2002-03
Rome
twelve
four
Italy
one
eight
2002-03
International Milan
twelve
two
Italy
one
two
2003-04
Al-Arabi Doha
eighteen
twenty-five
Qatar
one
three
2004-05
Al-Arabi Doha
three
zero
Qatar
one
five
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Transfer data
Transfer data
start time
expiration of contract
Transfer nature
transfer fee
Turn out of the team
Transfer to team
1988-07-01
1989-07-01
Sign a contract
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Newell Old Boys U19
Newell Old Boy
1989-07-01
1990-07-01
free transfer
-
Newell Old Boy
riverbed
1990-07-01
1991-07-01
free transfer
-
riverbed
Boca Juniors
1991-07-01
2000-07-01
free transfer
-
Boca Juniors
Florence
2000-07-01
2003-07-01
transfer
three thousand two hundred and fifty-four
Florence
Rome
2003-01-01
2003-06-30
lease
-
Rome
International Milan
2003-06-30
2003-07-01
Lease expires
-
International Milan
Rome
2003-07-01
2005-01-01
free transfer
-
Rome
Al-Arabi Doha
Note: The unit of transfer fee is 10000 pounds.
National team data
National team data over the years
particular year
Representative team
games played
Number of goals
1991
Argentina National Men's Football Team
seven
six
1992
Argentina National Men's Football Team
five
six
1993
Argentina National Men's Football Team
fifteen
six
1994
Argentina National Men's Football Team
ten
six
1995
Argentina National Men's Football Team
eleven
nine[15]
1996
Argentina National Men's Football Team
five
three
1997
Argentina National Men's Football Team
two
zero
1998
Argentina National Men's Football Team
twelve
twelve
1999
Argentina National Men's Football Team
two
two
2000
Argentina National Men's Football Team
five
four
2001
Argentina National Men's Football Team
one
one
2002
Argentina National Men's Football Team
three
one
Total: 78 appearances, 56 goals;[14]
Note: The statistical version of the Argentine Football Association is 77 appearances and 54 goals, because the Argentine Football Association did not include Batistuta's two goals in the 1995 match between the Argentine national team and the Slovak youth team.[51]
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match
games played
Number of goals
Event results
1991
Chile America Cup
six
six
champion
1993
Ecuador America Cup
six
three
champion
1994
US World Cup
four
four
The Eighth Finals
1995
Uruguay America Cup
four
four
quarterfinal
1998
France World Cup
five
five
quarterfinal
2002
Korea Japan World Cup
three
one
Group competition
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League Champion
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award-winning work
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two thousand and one
2000-01 Italian Football League First Division Champion
Rome
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four
1993-94 Italian Football League Second Division Champion[14]
Florence
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one
1990-91 Argentina Football Fall League Champion
Boca Juniors
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety
1989-90 Argentine Football League A Champion
riverbed
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Cup Champion
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award-winning work
Award results
two thousand and one
Italian Super Cup champion
Rome
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
Italian Super Cup champion
Florence
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
1995-96 Italian Cup champion
Florence
Award
National Team Honors
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Award Name
award-winning work
Award results
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-three
The 36th America's Cup champion
Argentina National Team
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-three
Artemio Frankie Cup Champion[15]
Argentina National Team
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two
Champion of the 1st German King's Cup[15]
Argentina National Team
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one
35th America's Cup champion
Argentina National Team
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personal honor
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Award results
two thousand and fifteen
Selected into the Rome Football Club Hall of Fame[37]
Award
two thousand and fourteen
Selected into the Florence Football Club Hall of Fame[36]
Award
two thousand and thirteen
Selected into the Italian Football Hall of Fame[35]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
FIFA World Player of the Year[18]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
The best foreign aid of the year in Serie A[15]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
Mr. Argentine Football[15]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
World Cup Silver Boot Award[47]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one
World Player of the Year in South America[15]
Award
Best Shooter
Award time
Award Name
award-winning work
Award results
two thousand and four
2003-04 Qatar Football League A Best Shooter
25 balls
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
1995-96 Italian Cup top scorer
8 balls
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-five
1994-95 Italian Football League A Best Shooter
26 balls
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-five
The 37th America's Cup Best Shooter[38]
4 balls
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two
The best shooter in the 1st Fahr German Cup[39]
2 balls
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one
The Best Shooter of the 35th America's Cup[38]
6 balls
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one
1990-91 Argentina Football Fall League Best Shooter
Batistuta's wife, Irina Fernandez, met and fell in love with each other when they were less than 20 years old, and they were married in 1990.They have four sons, Tiago, Lucas, Huajin and Shameer.[52-53]Batistuta and Irina Fernandez were once model couples in the world football world.However, in 2014, after the Italian media exposed Batistuta's 24 year affair scandal, their marriage was broken.[54]
Lucas Batistuta, the second son of Batistuta, is a professional football player. He started his career in ArgentinaCologne Athletic Football Club。In 2014, Lucas Batistuta landed in the European League and joined Roma Gate Football Club, the fifth level Italian football league.[53]
In 2008, Batistuta was employed by Qatar Football Association as a member of the World Cup bid committee.In December 2010, Batistuta's bid committee helped Qatar win the right to host the 2022 World Cup.[55]
In December 2011, Batistuta became the sports director of the Cologne Athletic Football Club of the Argentine Football League A.[8]
In January 2017, Batistuta attended the FIFA Annual Award Ceremony as an awarding guest, and then awarded the 2016 FIFA Women's Football Player of the Year Award to Carly Lloyd, the American female professional soccer player.[56]
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Gabriel Batistuta is a powerful striker that all defenders fear.At its peak, Batistuta had comprehensive technology, strong attack power, and extremely threatening feet in the air. Its signature skill was powerful and powerful shooting.Barty's goal is known as "BATIGOL", which is marked by a hearty and powerful shot. Barty's shot is accurate and powerful, and the powerful explosive force can ensure that he can hit a powerful shot from any position.Although dribbling and protecting the ball on the spot are not Batistuta's strong points, Batistuta's sense of ball is very good after rushing with the ball, which enables him to get rid of defense and adjust his shooting posture at a high speed.Because of the diversity of scoring methods and the strong threat of attack on the court, Batistuta does not need to take on the responsibilities of modern centers such as defending, pulling the edge, and returning the ball in tandem. His role is very simple, which is the starting axe of the team's front court.[57-58](Sina Sports Review)
Gabriel Batistuta has been at the top of the Serie A goalscorer list for five years from 1994 to 2000. His power near the penalty area is too great.[59](Former Manchester United managerSir Alex FergusonComment)
Gabriel Batistuta is the flag of Argentine football.In addition to his football skills, his greatest advantage is sincerity without hypocrisy.For this reason, he lost a lot and gained a lot.As a defender, I regret that I never had a chance to defend Batty.[60](Former Argentine football defenderWalter Samuel review)
I like Batistuta's spirit of "those who block me die" in his heyday, the courage to shoot from any angle and from any position![61](Former Chinese 110m hurdlerLiu Xiangreview)
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On April 1, 2022, Batistuta was sentenced by the Federal Court of Afghanistan to detain personal assets due to tax evasion.[62]
According to the lawsuit filed by the Argentine tax authority to the court, Batistuta failed to pay personal property tax in 2021 according to the law, involving nearly 4 million pesos (about 40000 US dollars).The tax authority of Afghanistan requested the court to judge that Batistuta paid the tax.Arulard, the federal judge of Afghanistan, made a judgment on this and imposed a preventive seizure on all the property under Batistuta's name after his retirement in 2005 until he paid the overdue personal property tax and related fines and interests.[62]