Signed Photograph Franco Baresi – Milan vs Maradona in Action – Serie A Late 80s – COA Included

Franco Baresi's autographed photo: a historic snapshot of "Kaiser Franz" in action against Diego Maradona in the great AC Milan team of the 1980s

A nearly A4-sized (29.7x20.7 cm) color photograph of absolute historical and collectible value: the shot captures Franco Baresi — the greatest defender in the history of Italian football — in a direct tackle against Diego Armando Maradona during a late 1980s Serie A match. Baresi, standing in the center of the image wearing the black and red striped Milan Home jersey with the Mediolanum sponsor, confronts the Argentine superstar in a dark purple jersey. A second Rossoneri player is on the ground behind the captain, in an action that epitomizes the physicality and intensity of Italian football in that unparalleled season. The presence of both absolute legends in the same frame — two of the top five footballers of all time by any ranking — makes this photograph a visual document of extraordinary rarity and beauty in the global collecting market. Franco Baresi's original autograph is placed with a black marker on the left side of the image, large, bold, and perfectly legible. Excellent condition, impeccable preservation.

The Champion: Franco Baresi

Franco Baresi, born Franchino Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960), is considered one of the greatest footballers in history, nicknamed first Piscinin and then Kaiser Franz in honor of Franz Beckenbauer. An absolute flag-bearer for AC Milan — of which he is honorary vice-president — he spent his entire playing career with the Rossoneri (1977-1997), winning six Scudetti, three European Cups/Champions Leagues, two Intercontinental Cups, and two European Super Cups. A rigorous sweeper capable of anticipating and building play, he symbolized the "Baresi zone" and the defensive Italian style that became a model worldwide. With the Italian national team, he participated in three World Cups (1982, 1990, 1994), coming close to the title in 1994 in Pasadena. He ranks 19th in World Soccer's list of the greatest players of the 20th century. His number 6 was retired by AC Milan in his honor.

Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

This autograph comes with a free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued exclusively by the world's most reputable independent third-party certification bodies in the collecting sector (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 historical document where the protagonist's signature was directly affixed to the print in certified presence, without intermediaries. It differs from printed reproductions or facsimiles by precise and verifiable elements: the natural and uneven pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the photographic surface, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In the case of photographs capturing two absolute legends of world football in the same frame, the collectible value exponentially increases, making the piece an unrepeatable visual document for any high-level football memorabilia collector. In addition to these elements, the free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and the COA included in the price provide internationally recognized protection.

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 free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA). All shipments are made with rigid, shock-proof, and moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transit. Express courier delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.