The History of the Azzurri
The Italian National Football Team was officially established on May 15, 1910, with their first match played in Milan against France, which the Azzurri won 6-2. The blue color of the jersey, chosen in honor of the House of Savoy, has since been the identifying symbol of the Italian national team, one of the most successful national teams in the world. The history of the Azzurri is marked by four World Cups, among the most won of all time. The first two world triumphs came consecutively in 1934 at home and in 1938 in France under the guidance of Vittorio Pozzo, the most successful coach in the history of Italian football, with champions like Giuseppe Meazza, Silvio Piola, Luis Monti, and Giovanni Ferrari. After decades of disappointments and the shock elimination in 1966 against North Korea, Italy returned to the top of the world in 1982 in Spain under Enzo Bearzot with the historic victory against West Germany in Madrid: protagonists Paolo Rossi (top scorer and Ballon d'Or winner), Dino Zoff (captain at 40), Marco Tardelli, Bruno Conti, Gaetano Scirea, Claudio Gentile, and Antonio Cabrini, in a team that entered popular legend. The fourth World Cup arrived on July 9, 2006, in Berlin under Marcello Lippi: the final on penalties against Zidane's France, decided by Fabio Grosso's penalty, is one of the most iconic moments in Italian sport, with protagonists like Fabio Cannavaro (captain and Ballon d'Or winner), Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo, Francesco Totti, Alessandro Del Piero, and Luca Toni. Italy has also won two European Championships: the home tournament in 1968 under Ferruccio Valcareggi and the memorable EURO 2020 under Roberto Mancini, won at Wembley on July 11, 2021, on penalties against England. The Azzurri's trophy cabinet also includes an Olympic gold medal (Berlin 1936), two International Cups, and several final appearances. Among the great legends of the Italian National Team are Giuseppe Meazza, Dino Zoff, Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Roberto Baggio, Paolo Rossi, Gianluigi Buffon, Fabio Cannavaro, Andrea Pirlo, Francesco Totti, Alessandro Del Piero, and Gianluca Vialli.
Italy Jerseys: Autographed, Player Issued, and Match Worn Store
The Italy jerseys available on MTM Memorabilia represent a high-level collectible documentation of the Azzurri National Team. The catalog includes three distinct types of official jerseys. Autographed store jerseys are commercial versions signed by the protagonists of Azzurri history, from the 1982 World Cup champions to the Berlin 2006 winners and the EURO 2020 heroes. Player-issued jerseys are official examples assigned by the Federation to players for training, bench, or reserve duty, identical to those worn in games but not used in official matches. Match-worn jerseys are actually worn on the field during official competitions, the rarest and most sought-after piece in international collecting. Each jersey covers different tournaments and protagonists: from the Le Coq Sportif and Diadora eras of the 1982 triumphs, to the Diadora, Nike, and Puma eras of the 2006 World Cup, with historical technical sponsors such as Le Coq Sportif, Diadora, Nike, Kappa, and Puma, up to recent Adidas seasons. The provenance of each jersey is documented, and authenticity is verified by our experts.
Original Italy Autographs and Memorabilia on MTM Memorabilia
MTM Memorabilia is the reference point in Italy for high-level collecting related to the Italian National Football Team. In addition to jerseys, on MTM you will find autographed photographs, signed footballs, framed legends, and collectible memorabilia dedicated to the Azzurri protagonists. Every piece of Italy memorabilia available on MTM is selected with rigorous criteria of provenance and authenticity by our experts. Every autographed item is always accompanied free of charge by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA), a document issued by our experts declaring the provenance and authenticity of the autograph according to our direct knowledge. Depending on the type and value of the item, MTM autographs can be accompanied by additional internationally recognized third-party certifications — including the COA-R issued by Associazione Autografia, or certificates from bodies like PSA and JSA — included in the price or purchasable separately.