Signed Photo Roberto Baggio – Ballon d'Or 1993 – COA Included

Roberto Baggio's Autographed Photo with the 1993 Ballon d'Or: The Rarest and Most Precious Document of the Divine Ponytail

A large-format color photograph depicting Roberto Baggio at the most glorious moment of his career: the champion from Caldogno holds the 1993 Ballon d'Or in his hands, the award that officially crowns him the best footballer in the world. The Diadora Juventus tracksuit, the curly hair with the still-young ponytail, and the gaze of someone who knows they have just reached the absolute peak of world football combine to create a historic and unrepeatable image. The Ballon d'Or in his hands symbolizes an entire season dominated with Fiorentina, Juventus, and the national team, with goals and plays that still remain in the collective memory of Italian football today. The photograph measures 24.5 × 20 cm and is preserved in Excellent condition. Roberto Baggio's original autograph is affixed with a blue-green marker in the upper left, bold and perfectly legible.

The Champion: Roberto Baggio

Roberto Baggio (Caldogno, February 18, 1967) is universally recognized as one of the greatest footballers in the history of Italian and world football. Nicknamed the Divine Ponytail, he won the Ballon d'Or in 1993 — the year depicted in this photograph — and is the seventh-highest scorer in Serie A history. World Cup runner-up with the Italian national team at the 1994 USA World Cup, he played for the biggest Italian clubs — Fiorentina, Juventus, Milan, Bologna, Inter, and Brescia — leaving an indelible mark on each of them. An autographed photograph of Baggio with the Ballon d'Or in his hands is the rarest and most significant relic a collector can find related to the Divine Ponytail: a historical document that combines the highest individual recognition in world football with the signature of the champion who received it.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with a free Letter of Authenticity MTM (LOA) and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued exclusively by independent, third-party certification bodies among the most authoritative in the world of collecting (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique document where the champion's signature was affixed directly to the print in certified presence, without intermediaries. It differs from printed reproductions by the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the photographic surface, and the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In the case of Roberto Baggio with the Ballon d'Or, each autographed photograph represents a piece of world football history with absolute and increasing collectible value over time. The Letter of Authenticity MTM (LOA) is included for free, with the third-party COA included in the price.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for discerning collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each piece 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 autograph are declared by the included free Letter of Authenticity MTM (LOA). Every shipment is made with rigid, shockproof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transit. Express courier delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.