Official 1997-98 Italy Home Shirt, 1998 World Cup
 
Size: 
L 
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.