Autographed Photo Fabio Grosso – Celebration Semi-final Germany 2006 World Cup – 17x12 cm – COA

The autographed photo of Fabio Grosso: Italian football's most iconic celebration

A photograph (17.8×12 cm) depicting one of the most emotional moments in Italian football history: Fabio Grosso with arms outstretched towards the sky, the number 3 on his blue Puma jersey, his face expressing uncontainable joy. It's the celebration after the goal scored in extra time of the 2006 World Cup semi-final against Germany in Dortmund — the moment that opened the doors to the final for Marcello Lippi's Italy. In the background, the MasterCard sponsor on the sidelines testifies to the official context of the match. Grosso's original autograph is placed in the center with a black marker, clear and perfectly legible. The condition is Excellent. A relic of absolute historical value for any collector of Italian National team memorabilia.

The Champion: Fabio Grosso

Fabio Grosso (Rome, November 28, 1977) entered Italian football history forever on the night of July 4, 2006, when his left-footed shot in the 119th minute brought Germany to its knees and sent Italy to the World Cup final. That goal — followed a few minutes later by Alessandro Del Piero's second goal — is considered one of the most important goals in Azzurri history. Grosso then also scored in the final against France in the penalty shootout, becoming one of the most decisive players in the entire competition. A spirited defender, he played for Palermo, Inter, Juventus, Olympique Lyon, and Brescia before embarking on a coaching career. His signature on this photograph is a piece of world football history.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

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What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique piece where the protagonist's signature has been directly affixed to the print with documented provenance, without intermediaries. It clearly distinguishes itself from printed reproductions or facsimiles by several verifiable elements: the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the surface, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In addition to these visual elements, the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is provided free of charge, with the option to add a COA for internationally recognized protection. The collectible value of an autographed photograph with documented provenance grows over time in relation to the signer's career, historical relevance, and international popularity.

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 item is directly guaranteed 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, shock-proof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.