Photograph Dual Autograph Roberto Baggio and Franco Baresi – Italy USA 1994 World Cup – Silver Medal – 29.8x20.2 cm – COA Included

The double-autographed photograph of Roberto Baggio and Franco Baresi: the 1994 USA World Cup final

A photograph of extraordinary historical and collectible value (29.8x20.2 cm) that captures one of the most iconic and dramatic moments in Italian football history: Roberto Baggio and Franco Baresi at the end of the 1994 USA World Cup final, Rose Bowl in Pasadena, July 17th. The two captains are portrayed side by side with silver medals around their necks, wearing the Diadora Azzurri jersey of Arrigo Sacchi's Italy — Baggio with the number 10, Baresi with the number 6 on his chest. Their faces are distraught, still marked by the penalty shootout defeat against Romario's Brazil, but with the intact dignity of those who represented Italy at the highest levels of world football. The double autograph signature is applied in blue marker: Baggio at the bottom center, Baresi at the top right. Both autographs are clear and perfectly legible. The condition is Excellent. An absolute relic that tells the story of the most epic and painful Azzurri journey in recent World Cup history in a single shot.

The protagonists: Roberto Baggio and Franco Baresi

Roberto Baggio (Caldogno, February 18, 1967), 1993 Ballon d'Or winner and seventh all-time Serie A scorer, led Italy to the final at USA 1994 by scoring five goals in the knockout stages — including the last-minute goal against Nigeria, a brace against Spain in the quarter-finals, and a brace against Bulgaria in the semi-finals. Franco Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960), captain of AC Milan for over twenty years with six Scudetti, three European Cups, and a FIFA 100 recognition, led the Azzurri defense, playing the final with recently operated menisci. The photograph documents the end of a collective dream: 0-0 after extra time, a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat, with Baresi and Baggio both missing their spot-kicks — Baggio's penalty over the bar, "the saddest moment of my career" as he himself declared years later. A universal icon of world football.

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 certification bodies among the most authoritative 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 double-autographed photograph?

An original double-autographed photograph is a unique historical document, where two signatures of legendary champions have been directly affixed to the photographic print. It differs from printed reproductions due to verifiable elements: the natural pressure of both strokes, the three-dimensionality of the inks, the spontaneity of the two graphic gestures. When the signatories are absolute legends like Baggio and Baresi, portrayed in a moment crystallized in collective memory like the 1994 USA final, the collectible value is exponential and destined to grow over time.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian reference point 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 guaranteed directly by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autographs are declared by the free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA). Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof and moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transit. Express courier delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.