Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Franco Baresi #6 (USA World Cup 1994)
Here presents the shirt of former Azzurri and AC Milan legend captain Baresi. 'Piscinin' (Milanese for "little one") has been the best sweeper ever. His experience and supreme defending technique have led Azzurri to the final of USA World Cup 1994.
Sunday, 22 September 2013
Fabio Grosso #3 (Italy vs Egypt, South Africa Confederations Cup, Ellis Park Stadium, 18 June 2009)
Fabio Grosso, who scored the winning penalty for Azzurri in World Cup 2006, wore his famous #3 shirt in South Africa. He only wore short-sleeved shirt in the game against Egypt. This shirt was a tribute to former Azzurri with two times the world champions in 1930s.
Andrea Russotto #21 (Italy vs Cameroon, 13 Aug 2008, TJ Olympic Center Stadium, Tianjin)
Andrea Russotto is an attacking midfielder. He's now pursuing his football career in U. S. Catanzaro 1929. This shirt was purchased from mauriz1972ml9q claiming that it's a match-worn shirt. Nevertheless, Azzurri only wore away shirt in the game against Cameroon and Russotto spent all the time on the bench... anyway, it's a special shirt that's worth collecting as this was the first Olympic Games hosted by my mother country.
Monday, 16 September 2013
Paolo Maldini #3 (Italy vs Serie A Stars XI, Rome, 29 Oct 2000)
The match took place in Rome's Olympic Stadium after the Holy Mass for Athletes' Jubilee by Pope John Paul II.
Angelo Peruzzi #1 (England Euro 1996)
Another Euro 96 shirt... this time comes a GK player shirt, #1 Angelo Peruzzi. Peruzzi was one of the best goalkeepers in that era, having won Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year Award for 3 times.
Angelo Di Livio #15 (England Euro 1996)
'Soldatino' (meaning 'little soldier', nickname to Di Livio by Roberto Baggio), the former Azzurri midfielder, wore #15 shirt in Euro 1996, England.
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Francesco Toldo #12 (Italy vs Croatia, ECQ 1996, 8 Oct 1995)
Young Toldo played his first match for Azzurri in ECQ against Croatia, substituting Gianfranco Zola after the ejection of Luca Bucci. He had several beautiful saves in that match, but unfortunately he gave a penalty to Croatia and could not keep the clean sheet.
Friday, 13 September 2013
Paolo Rossi #20 (Spain World Cup 1982)
One of the 'oldies' in my collection. Here I must thank Pierpaolo for the precious information about this shirt, which made me learn a lot. Paolo Rossi, who scored 6 goals in WC 1982 which brought him the Golden Boot and Golden Ball, led Italy to win her third FIFA World Cup trophy.
Franco Baresi #2 (Italia World Cup 1990)
This shirt is a replica by 'Old Legend Jersey'. It's also one of my most favourite designs, and I especially like its smooth material feel. Azzurri 'iron man' Franco Baresi wore #2 shirt in Italia World Cup 1990.
Monday, 9 September 2013
Francesco Totti #10 (Korea-Japan World Cup 2002)
This jersey makes me think of the controversial quarter-final match between Italy and Korea... frankly, I don't like the violent style displayed by both teams.
Sunday, 8 September 2013
Walter Zenga #1 (Italy vs USSR, ECQ 1992, 12 Oct 1991)
After the disappointment of Italia WC 1990, Azzurri faced another failure in ECQ 1992. Even top goalkeeper like Walter Zenga could not secure a place for Azzurri in EC 1992 Final Round.
Francesco Totti #10 (Germany World Cup 2006)
The Prince of Roma - Francesco Totti. He overcame his serious ankle injury and scored a goal against Australia in WC 2006. He was also selected in the 23-man 'All Star Team'.
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Fabio Cannavaro #5 (Italy vs Ireland, 1 Apr. 2009, Bari)
The defending champions started their journey for another world cup title... led by captain Fabio Cannavaro.
Monday, 2 September 2013
Gianluigi Buffon #1 (Italy vs Northern Ireland, 11 Oct 2011, ECQ 2012, Pescara)
This is the only episode when Gianluigi Buffon wore grey GK shirt in ECQ 2012. I like this GK template very much, with wonderful colours and Italian details.
Gianluigi Buffon #1 (Italy vs Paraguay, World Cup 2010, 14 Jun 2010, Cape Town)
The sole appearance of Gigi in World Cup 2010. He missed the remaining matches in group F due to back injury.
Gianluigi Buffon #1 (ECQ 2008)
Gianluigi Buffon continued to be the guardian of Azzurri in ECQ 2008. This is his famous golden jersey with 4 stars.
Sunday, 1 September 2013
Filippo Inzaghi #9 (Italy vs Lithuania, ECQ 2008, 2 Sept. 2006, Naples)
Here presents a replica shirt of post-WC 2006 era. Filippo Inzaghi wore #9 shirt in Euro 2008 qualification match against Lithuania.
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