Signed Photo Franco Baresi - Milan Athens 1994 Champions League - 29.5x21 cm - COA Included

The autographed photo of Franco Baresi: the night of Athens 1994

A highly prized collectible photograph (29.5×21 cm) that captures one of the most important trophies in AC Milan's history: Franco Baresi lifting the European Cup on the night of May 18, 1994, at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, after the 4-0 final victory against Johan Cruijff's Barcelona. The AC Milan captain, wearing the Kappa white away shirt with the tricolor shield — the previous season the Rossoneri had won their fourteenth Scudetto — raises the Cup to the sky with both arms outstretched, his gaze proud, still showing the effort of a match played all over the field against the Blaugrana Dream Team. Baresi's original autograph is affixed with a golden marker on the right side of the print, with the decisive and harmonious stroke that has always distinguished his signature. The condition is Excellent. An iconic memento that documents one of the highest moments in Italian football and Fabio Capello's AC Milan.

The captain: Franco Baresi

Franco Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960) wore the AC Milan shirt for twenty years, from 1977 to 1997, becoming the symbol of the modern sweeper and one of the most respected figures in world football history. Winner of six Scudetti, three European Cups, two Intercontinental Cups, and two UEFA Super Cups, he led the defense of the "invincible" AC Milan, first under Arrigo Sacchi and then Fabio Capello — that AC Milan capable of remaining unbeaten for fifty-eight consecutive Serie A matches. The Athens final represents the technical peak of his European career: a collective performance that showcased the "Devil's" total football, overwhelming despite three absences in defense (Costacurta suspended, Baresi just back, Galli injured). In 1997, AC Milan permanently retired his number 6 shirt.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with a free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) 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An original autographed photograph is a unique historical document, where the protagonist's signature has been directly affixed to the print with documented provenance. It differs from printed reproductions or facsimiles by verifiable elements: the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the photographic support, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. When it portrays a historical moment like the 1994 Athens final and is signed by a legendary captain like Franco Baresi, its collectible value grows exponentially, destined to re-evaluate over time thanks to the uniqueness of the subject and its scarcity on the market.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each piece is selected by our experts with rigorous quality and provenance criteria. The originality of the support is guaranteed directly 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 transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.