The Story of La Roja
The Spanish National Football Team was officially established on August 28, 1920, with its first match played against Denmark at the Antwerp Olympics, which they won 1-0. The red color of the jersey, inspired by the Spanish flag, combined with blue shorts, has since been the identity symbol of La Roja. For almost a century, Spain was considered "the great loser" of international football: a national team rich in talent that never managed to win when it truly mattered, accumulating disappointments in tournaments it seemed they were destined to win. The turning point came on June 29, 2008, in Vienna under Luis Aragonés: Spain defeated Germany 1-0 in the EURO 2008 final thanks to a goal from Fernando Torres, winning their first international trophy after 44 years. That was the beginning of the most dominant golden era ever seen in international football: Spain's tiki-taka, under Vicente del Bosque, also won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa (1-0 against the Netherlands with a goal from Andrés Iniesta in extra time in Johannesburg) and the 2012 European Championship in Poland-Ukraine (4-0 against Italy in the final in Kyiv), the only national team to win three consecutive international tournaments in the modern era. That legendary team included Iker Casillas (captain), Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernández, Andrés Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Xabi Alonso, David Silva, Andrés Iniesta, Cesc Fàbregas, Fernando Torres, David Villa (La Roja's all-time leading scorer) and Pedro. The fourth title arrived on July 14, 2024, in Berlin with the new generation: Luis de la Fuente's Spain won EURO 2024 against England (2-1) with champions like Lamine Yamal (Ballon d'Or 2025 winner and tournament star at just 16 years old), Rodri (Ballon d'Or 2024), Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, Álvaro Morata, and captain Álvaro Morata. Among La Roja's great legends are Andrés Iniesta, Xavi Hernández, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Andrés Iniesta, Carles Puyol, Fernando Torres, David Villa, Sergio Busquets, Raúl, Andrés Iniesta, Xabi Alonso, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and captain Álvaro Morata.
Spain Jerseys: Autographed, Player-Issued, and Match-Worn Store
The Spain jerseys available on MTM Memorabilia represent a high-level collector's documentation of La Roja. The catalog includes three distinct types of official jerseys. Autographed store jerseys are commercial versions signed by the protagonists of Spanish history, from the champions of the 2008-2010-2012 treble to the EURO 2024 winners. Player-issued jerseys are official items assigned by the Federation to players for training, bench duty, or reserves, identical to game jerseys but not used in official matches. Match-worn jerseys are actually worn on the field during official competitions, the rarest and most sought-after item by international collectors. Each jersey covers different tournaments and protagonists: from the Adidas years of the eighties and nineties to the Adidas eras (the historical uninterrupted technical supplier), with the famous red design evolving in all its variants, up to recent seasons. The provenance of each jersey is documented, and its authenticity is verified by our experts.
Original Spanish Autographs and Memorabilia on MTM Memorabilia
MTM Memorabilia is the benchmark in Italy for high-level collecting related to the Spanish National Football Team. In addition to jerseys, on MTM you will find autographed photographs, signed footballs, framed legends, and collectible memorabilia dedicated to the protagonists of La Roja. Every piece of Spanish memorabilia available on MTM is selected with rigorous criteria for 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 that declares the provenance and veracity of the autograph according to our direct knowledge. Depending on the type and value of the item, MTM autographs can be accompanied by additional third-party international certifications — including the COA-R issued by Associazione Autografia, or certificates from entities like PSA and JSA — included in the price or purchasable separately.