Signed Photograph Beppe Bergomi – Slide Tackle on Thierry Henry Inter-Monaco UEFA Cup 1996/97 – 29.6x20.9 cm – Witnessed COA Included

The autographed photograph of Beppe Bergomi: Lo Zio sliding tackle on Thierry Henry

An authentic and dramatic shot that immortalizes Giuseppe "Beppe" Bergomi, the Nerazzurri's "Zio" (Uncle), in a perfectly clean sliding tackle against a very young Thierry Henry – a future Arsenal legend – during the first leg of the 1996/97 UEFA Cup semi-final between Inter and Monaco at San Siro, which ended 3-1 thanks to a brace from Maurizio Ganz and a goal from Ivan Zamorano. Henry, at the time a nineteen-year-old talent from the Principality wearing an orange Adidas shirt with the Liptonic sponsor, is captured in a duel with the Inter Captain, who executes his tackle with legendary technical clarity. The 29.6x20.9 cm photograph bears the original autograph of Beppe Bergomi in black marker pen in the bottom right, next to the numbered holographic sticker from Associazione Autografia (AA21493). A precious relic that documents two generations of champions in action in a single image.

The Champion: Beppe Bergomi

Giuseppe Bergomi (Settala, December 22, 1963), known as Beppe or lo Zio, is one of the greatest defenders in the history of Italian football. Captain of Inter from 1992 to 1999, he dedicated his entire twenty-year career to the Nerazzurri shirt, winning one Coppa Italia, one Serie A championship, one Italian Supercup, and three UEFA Cups (1990-91, 1993-94, and 1997-98). Nicknamed lo Zio due to the mature appearance given to him by his youthful mustache, he was a World Champion with the Italian national team at Spain 1982, at just eighteen years old. He participated in four World Cups and holds the record for appearances in the UEFA Cup with 96 matches. Included in the FIFA 100 in 2004 and in the Italian Football Hall of Fame, Bergomi represents the essence of the Italian defender: class, tactical intelligence, and loyalty to his colors.

Witnessed COA Certificate of Authenticity

The autograph was applied by Beppe Bergomi during an official signing session witnessed by an Associazione Autografia official. For this reason, the item is accompanied by the prestigious Witnessed Certificate of Authenticity – the highest guarantee of authenticity available to a collector – included in the price along with the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA). The numbered holographic sticker is applied directly to the photograph.

What is a Witnessed COA from Associazione Autografia?

The Witnessed Certificate of Authenticity represents the highest level of autograph certification: it is issued exclusively when an Associazione Autografia expert is personally present at the time of the signature, witnessing the act. The certificate reports the date, time, place, and event of the signing, is registered in the Association's official database, and accessible via QR Code. It is equivalent to a standard COA but with superior probative value because it documents the creation of the autograph in person. For the collector, it constitutes the maximum certainty of authenticity available on the market today.

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 guaranteed directly by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autograph are declared by the included MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) free of charge. Every shipment is made with rigid, shockproof, and humidity-resistant packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.