Signed Photo Fabio Cannavaro – El Clásico Real Madrid vs Barcelona 2006/07 – COA Included

Fabio Cannavaro's Autographed Photo in El Clásico against Messi: A Historic Image of World Football

A large-format color photograph depicting one of the most iconic and rare moments in 21st-century football: Fabio Cannavaro in a white Real Madrid jersey dribbling past a young Lionel Messi — number 19, in a Barcelona jersey with UNICEF sponsorship — during an El Clásico in the 2006/2007 season. The rain falling on the Bernabéu pitch, Messi's wet hair, and Cannavaro's absolute concentration make this shot an extraordinary visual document: the 2006 Ballon d'Or winner against the future greatest footballer of all time, in a duel immortalized forever. The photograph measures 24.8 × 20 cm and is in Excellent condition. Fabio Cannavaro's original autograph is affixed with a gold marker in the center of the image, large and perfectly legible.

The Champion: Fabio Cannavaro

Fabio Cannavaro (Naples, September 13, 1973) is considered one of the greatest central defenders in the history of Italian and world football. Captain of the Italian national team that won the World Cup in Germany in July 2006, in the same year he won the Ballon d'Or — the only defender to have won it in the modern era. After achieving success with Parma, Inter, and Juventus, he joined Real Madrid in 2006, where he played this memorable season facing the strongest attackers in Europe. His Real Madrid career represents the perfect epilogue to a legendary football journey: defensive elegance, anticipatory reading of the game, and natural leadership on the field have made him an absolute benchmark for all generations of defenders.

Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

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

What is an Original Autographed Photograph?

A genuine autographed photograph is a unique document where the champion's signature was applied directly 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. A photograph depicting a duel between two absolute legends like Cannavaro and Messi — autographed by the 2006 Ballon d'Or winner — is a collector's item of extraordinary value, destined to appreciate over time. The MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included for free, with the third-party COA included in the price.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

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