Signed Photograph Gianfranco Zola – Italy World Cup 1994 – No. 21 – 15x10.1 cm – COA Included

Gianfranco Zola's autographed photo in an Italy jersey

A photograph of great historical value depicting Gianfranco Zola in the white away jersey of the Italian national team with the number 21, during the 1994 USA World Cup. The image is from the Round of 16 match against Nigeria, played on July 5, 1994, the Sardinian playmaker's twenty-eighth birthday, a match unfortunately marred by his controversial and unfair expulsion. The intense gaze and expression of the champion convey all the bitterness of that moment which went down in the history of Italian football. The original autograph, placed in black felt-tip pen in the center of the image, is large and clearly legible. The photo is elegantly mounted on A4 black cardstock, ready for framing. An unmissable collector's item for every fan of the National team.

The Champion: Gianfranco Zola

Gianfranco Zola (Oliena, July 5, 1966), nicknamed Magic Box, is one of the greatest and most beloved playmakers in Italian football. Having grown up in Sardinia, he made a name for himself at Napoli, where he inherited Diego Armando Maradona's number 10 jersey and won a Scudetto. The big break came at Parma, with whom he won the UEFA Cup, and especially at Chelsea, where he became an absolute legend and is still considered the best Italian player ever in English football, honored with the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He made 35 appearances and scored 10 goals for the National team, becoming a World Cup runner-up at USA 1994 and participating in the 1996 European Championship. Endowed with superb technique and rare ballistic precision, he embarked on a coaching career after retiring. A true gentleman of football.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included free of charge and the COA Certificate of Authenticity issued exclusively by the most authoritative independent third-party certification bodies in the world in the collectibles sector (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 shot on which the subject has personally placed their signature, directly and not reproduced. It differs from prints or facsimiles by verifiable elements: the irregular pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the surface, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. When the image portrays a superstar in a historical context such as a World Cup, and is also elegantly mounted on cardstock, the collector's value increases significantly. In addition to these elements, the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included free of charge, with the COA included in the price for international protection.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

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