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During his playing career, Batistuta was nicknamed Batigol [3] as well as El Ángel Gabriel ([el ˌaŋxel ɣaˈβɾjel]; Spanish for Angel Gabriel). Regarded as one of the best strikers of all time, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in 2004.
Historical. Mention the name Gabriel Batistuta and one word springs to mind – Batigol. It was the nickname used lovingly to describe the striker that terrorised defences in Europe during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Oct 18, 2016 · It was for this reason that Gabriel Batistuta became better known as "Batigol". This week's addition to The Cult wrote his name in football history as a prolific goalscorer for both club...
Feb 22, 2018 · He helped a young Argentine squad – missing Diego Maradona who had received a worldwide ban for drug use – on their way to lift the trophy. This was the tournament that propelled Batistuta onto the world stage.
Apr 9, 2021 · As the Stadio Olimpico faithful erupted in joy and chanted “Batigol! Batigol!” the few hundred Viola fans joined in to cheer one of the greatest goals by their greatest ever scorer. He clearly wished he hadn’t scored against the team he so adored, but such is the trade.
Oct 21, 2015 · The greatest amateur footballer of the last 30 years, in the truest sense of the word. Step forward Batigol, Gabriel Batistuta.
Dive into the incredible story of Gabriel Batistuta, one of the most prolific strikers to ever grace the football field.Batigol, a name that reverberates aro...
