Official 1997-98 Italy Player Issue Training Shirt

Size:

Condition of shirt:

Excellent, bright colours throughout

Made by:

Nike

Players:

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

Notes:

Training shirt as worn by the Italian national team during their preparations for 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.

This training shirt symbolizes the dedication and preparation of one of Italy’s most talented squads, representing their hard work and determination in pursuit of World Cup glory.