Why did Roberto Baggio have a ponytail?

Why did Roberto Baggio have a ponytail?

Roberto Baggio was known as the Divin Codino or the Divine Ponytail, which was a reference to the iconic ponytail he wore for much of his career. It was also a nod to his playing ability and his Buddhist beliefs.

Are Dino and Roberto Baggio related?

Despite sharing a last name, he has no relation to fellow Italian former footballer and teammate Roberto Baggio.

What does a ponytail symbolize?

Beyond practical reasons, people have also worn the ponytail as a symbol of class and status. During the Renaissance era, for example, women of nobility would decorate their ponytails with pearls, precious stones and veils while lower-class women would have worn cloth cords to secure their hair.