Official 1997-98 Italy Home Shirt, 1998 World Cup

Size:

Armpit to armpit : 58 cm

Condition of shirt:

Very good, bright colours throughout, some bubbles throughout (last picture)

Made by:

Nike

Players:

Zola, Ravanelli, Del Piero, Chiesa, Di Matteo, Baggio, Albertini, Donadoni, Maldini, Nesta, Costacurta, Toldo

Notes:

Home shirt as worn by the Italian national team during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. This period marked a crucial phase for Italy as they aimed to refine their tactics and team cohesion ahead of the tournament. Under coach Cesare Maldini, the squad featured a blend of experienced veterans and promising young talents, all honing their skills during intense training sessions in this iconic shirt.

Italy’s World Cup campaign saw them progress to the quarter-finals, showcasing a solid defensive setup and moments of attacking brilliance. Notable performances included Alessandro Del Piero’s creativity and Christian Vieri’s goal-scoring prowess. Despite their strong form, Italy’s journey ended in a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to the hosts, France.