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The Italian Football Federation have backed Giovanni Trapattoni’s idea to give Roberto Baggio one last cap.

Trap revealed yesterday that he was ready to call up Baggio for the April friendly against Spain as a reward for his extraordinary career.

And FIGC chief Franco Carraro believes the fans deserve to see the Brescia star wear the Azzurri shirt again before he retires this summer.

"It is Trapattoni’s idea," stated Carraro. "He believes that is the best way to celebrate Baggio’s career."

There have been calls for a special game to be played after Baggio, 37, underlined his legendary status by scoring his 200th goal in Serie A on Sunday.

"Baggio is clearly a positive symbol of sport in Italy," added Carraro. "He also represents the love of this game.

"He is a player that has played for a host of clubs which makes him everybody’s yet nobody’s. No one dislikes Baggio."