Signed Photo Paolo Maldini – Italian National Team – 2002 World Cup – COA Included

Autographed photo of Paolo Maldini in the Italian National Team jersey at the 2002 World Cup: a historic relic of the AC Milan captain

An official color photograph depicting Paolo Maldini in the blue number 3 jersey of the Italian National Team during the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan. The official FIFA World Cup 2002 logo visible at the bottom and the FIGC patch on the chest accurately identify this official portrait as part of the National Team's official communication for that historic competition. The intense gaze and unmistakable bearing of the greatest defender in the history of Italian football make this photograph a visual document of absolute collectible value. The photograph measures 14.7 × 9.7 cm and is preserved in excellent condition. Paolo Maldini's original autograph is placed with a black marker in the center of the image, large, clear, and perfectly legible.

The Champion: Paolo Maldini

Paolo Maldini (Milan, June 26, 1968) is considered the greatest defender in the history of Italian football and one of the best of all time worldwide. Son of a famous father — his father Cesare was also a champion and coach of AC Milan — Paolo spent his entire career in red and black from 1985 to 2009, making 902 official appearances with the AC Milan jersey and becoming the absolute symbol of the Milanello club. With AC Milan, he won 5 Champions League titles, 7 Serie A titles, and numerous other national and international trophies. With the Italian National Team, he played in four World Cups — including the 2002 one depicted in this photograph — and two European Championships, becoming one of the players with the most appearances for the Azzurri. His number 3 was retired by AC Milan in his honor, a very rare tribute in Italian football.

COA Certificate of Authenticity

This autograph comes with the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included for free and the COA Certificate of Authenticity issued exclusively by the most authoritative independent third-party certification bodies in the world of collecting (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique document where the champion's signature has been directly affixed to the print in certified presence, without intermediaries. It differs from printed reproductions by the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the photographic surface, and the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In the case of Paolo Maldini, an absolute symbol of Italian football and one of the greatest of all time, each autographed photograph represents a historical relic of value destined to constantly grow over time. The MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included free of charge, with the third-party COA included in the price.

MTM Authenticity and Guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each piece is selected with rigorous quality and origin criteria by our experts. The originality of the medium is guaranteed directly by MTM, while the origin and veracity of the autograph are declared by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included for free. Each shipment takes place with rigid, shockproof, and moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours from payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.