Gabriel Batistuta

Batistuta denies reports of chronic knee problems

Jas — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:15:06 +0000

Batistuta has denied reports that he is physically struggling due to playing injuries.

There were reports the former Barcelona and AS Roma striker could not walk because of knee problems. “I know what people are saying in Italy, but I’m doing well,” the Roma Scudetto winner underlined. “A lot of people are worried about my health, but I’m fine. The people I met in Florence a month ago can confirm that.
“I can walk without any problems and I even played golf with Italy boss Cesare Prandelli,” he continued. "My knees have never really given me any great problems, even if I have had difficulties with my ankles. I don’t play football anymore, but I walk, run, and enjoy myself playing polo and golf.”

Copa America 2011: Argentina 1 – 1 Bolivia

Jas — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:23:23 +0000

Argentina 1 - Bolivia 1, goals and highlights. Sergio Agüero 75'. News reports and photos

Copa America 2011

Jas — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:01:32 +0000

Copa America 2011 starts today! Host Argentina will open the tournament against Bolivia tonight at 9:45 pm at the Estadio Ciudad da La Plata, La Plata. Vamos Argentina! Follow me on Facebook and Twitter for up to date news on Argentina. Watch a video of Bati talking about the tournament

New Bati videos

Jas — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:57:43 +0000

Gabriel Batistuta appeared on ESPN 107.9 FM on Wednesday, watch a clip here, thanks Pablo. There are also clips of him talking about River Plate below here

Batistuta to play at Second Annual Beach Polo Cup

Jas — Mon, 30 May 2011 04:47:57 +0000

Gabriel Batistuta has confirmed that he will return to play at the Second Annual Beach Polo Cup in Ibiza, the tournament will be held over six days from June 13-18, 2011.

After the success of the 2010 Ibiza Beach Polo Cup, Playa d’en Bossa is preparing to welcome the tournament’s second event to be held over six days from June 13-18. The tournament has doubled in size in its second year!
This year the competition will be bigger than 2010 with two tournaments being held simultaneously. The first tournament will bring together eight men’s teams and the second one four women’s teams – a first for the Ibiza Beach Polo Cup.
Top international polo athletes have already confirmed their participation in this chic sports event that is gathering more and more followers.
Teams from renowned polo countries such as Argentina, United States and England will be taking part as well as teams from Germany, Portugal, Austria, Russia, Australia, Mexico and Brazil.
Celebrated polo player Gabriel Batistuta has confirmed he will return to play alongside players such as Juan José Brane, Ruki Baillieu, Calao de Melo, Gonzalo Azumendi, Hugo Barabucci and Martín Valent who have also confirmed their participation.
Polo continues to be the sport of kings and understandably celebrities and VIPs from all over the world will be flying to Ibiza to support this unique event.
From its early beginnings, the organisers Snow & Beach Polo found the island of Ibiza, and the municipality of Sant Josep, to be a perfect setting for their unique polo events. The combination of natural resources, fashion, music and sunshine has attracted celebrities and sports lovers to the island for many years.
Ibiza continues to host a long list of sporting events throughout the year including sailing, cycling and diving. For more details visit: ibiza.travel

Happy Birthday Gabriel

Jas — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:25:00 +0000

It's Gabriel's Birthday today! Happy Birthday Gabriel, wish all the best in life and in health

Batistuta talked about Qatar 2022

Jas — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 02:26:54 +0000

Qatar has won the bid to host the 2022 World Cup Finals, here's what Bati said about the choice

Former Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta spoke of the choice of Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup. As the sponsor of this country, the former player spoke of the “Arab world which is emerging.”
Batistuta said Qatar 2022 “will be very interesting because the fans are going to see many games, even other teams.”
“Qatar is a small country. All supporters will be together, mingling in the streets. I imagine it’ll be fun and easy for everyone because the fans will be able to follow their teams in 20 or 30 kilometers,” the striker added. As for the climate of the Arab countries, “Batigol” said it “will not be a problem. I played two years and many matches in the heat, and you can play. In addition there are cooling systems and can even choose the temperature. So imagine in ten years…”
“I’m sure that after the World Cup, many of the stereotypes, the prejudices about the Middle East will end,” said the former footballer. “If members of the Committee were fixed in the ability to organize a World Cup, any of the candidates could win. I think they’ve wanted to go further and find the place where they could include more people, new fans, new horizons,” Batistuta said.

We are now on Facebook!

Jas — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:37:06 +0000

After giving a lot of thought I've decided to create a Facebook for this site at http://facebook.com/gabrielbatistuta.net, if you're on facebook go the page and click the 'Like' button and help spread the word by suggesting it to your friends. Thanks to all those who've joined, thanks alot for the support, I really appreciate it.

Thiago on Facebook

Jas — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:39:13 +0000

Apparently Thiago has his own Fanpage on Facebook, unfortunately it's in Spanish. Looks like he has chosen acting over football, check out the page for lots of photos and videos of him in a teen drama called Consentidos. ~~Speaking of Facebook, you can follow updates on this site on my personal Facebook page at http://facebook.com/Jasparina1. Only news on Bati will be posted on that account,~~ if you want updates on the Argentina team, follow me on Twitter. I'm not posting any news on Argentina or their friendly matches on this site except the World Cup coverage, so follow me on Twitter for the latest on the Argentina squad.

New documentary on Batistuta

Jas — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:46:55 +0000

BatigolLegend has captured a great new documentary on Batistuta, download here. Thanks BatigolLegend