 Baggio stated in 2008 that he has great respect for Del Piero, and that there had never been disagreements between them.Del Piero in turn expressed his admiration for Baggio in 2011.Baggio was initially a regular squad member under Dino Zoff, appearing as a substitute in two Euro 2000 qualifying matches, in a 2–0 win against Wales in 1998, setting up a goal for Vieri; and in a 1–1 draw against Belarus in 1999.