Autograph Franco Baresi – Duel with Diego Armando Maradona – Photograph 29.5x21 cm – COA Included

The Marker and the Star: Franco Baresi's Autograph in the Duel with Maradona

A large format color photograph, 29.5x21 cm, capturing the exact moment of physical contact between Franco Baresi, Milan's number 6, and Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli's number 10, both suspended in mid-air in the snap of an intense tackle. In the background, the crowded stands convey the atmosphere of a top Serie A match from the 1980s, when Milan and Napoli competed for supremacy in Italian and European football. Baresi's narrow red and black striped AC Milan jersey visually contrasts with Maradona's Napoli blue, creating a photographic composition of rare effectiveness. Baresi's original autograph is placed with a black marker on the left side of the image, clear and perfectly legible. Excellent condition, vivid colors and intact print.

Maradona's Marker: Franco Baresi

Franco Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960), captain of AC Milan since 1982, was the linchpin of the zonal marking defense theorized by Arrigo Sacchi, a defensive system that revolutionized the way opposing champions, including Maradona, were marked. The matches between Milan and Napoli in those years were among the most anticipated in Italian football, not only for what was at stake in the league but also for the direct confrontation between two of the absolute icons of world football, one a silent leader of a team, the other an individual genius capable of deciding matches alone. With Milan, Baresi won six Scudetti, three European Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups, remaining with the club for his entire career until his retirement in 1997.

COA Certificate of Authenticity

This autograph is accompanied free of charge by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA), a document issued by our experts that declares the origin and authenticity of the autograph according to our direct knowledge. The COA Certificate of Authenticity, issued exclusively by independent third-party certification bodies among the most authoritative in the world in the collecting sector (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia), is included in the price.

What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique piece where the player's signature has been directly applied to the print in certified presence, without intermediaries. It differs from printed reproductions or facsimiles by elements verifiable with the naked eye: the irregular pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the photographic paper, the naturalness of the graphic gesture. A shot that captures a direct confrontation between two football legends, as in this case Baresi and Maradona, adds to the value of the autograph the historical and iconographic value of the image itself.

MTM Authenticity and Guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian reference point for discerning collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each piece is selected with rigorous quality and origin criteria by our experts. The originality of the item is guaranteed directly by MTM, while the origin and authenticity of the autograph are declared by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included free of charge. 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 from payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.