The 1994 World Cup saw the legendary Roberto Baggio reach the pinnacle of his powers, as the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year single-handedly inspired Italy to the final with a series of majestic knockout displays. This era was defined by his clutch brilliance and Divine Ponytail flair, highlighted by his heroic late brace against Nigeria and a masterclass double in the semi-final against Bulgaria that remains one of the greatest individual tournament runs in history.