Signed Photograph Franco Baresi – Milan vs Napoli (Maradona No.10) – 1980s – Original Autograph – COA Included

Franco Baresi's Autographed Photo: Milan vs. Napoli, the duel with Maradona

A photographic document of rare evocative power, crystallizing in a single shot one of the most iconic duels in Italian football of the 1980s: Franco Baresi, Milan captain in the striped red and black number 6 jersey, tightly marking Napoli's number 10, Diego Armando Maradona. The 29.5×21 cm format reproduces every detail of the scene with extraordinary clarity — the concentration of the two champions, the competitive tension, the unmistakable jerseys of the era. Franco Baresi's original autograph is affixed with a black marker on the left edge of the photograph, with a clear and perfectly legible stroke. Excellent condition, impeccable preservation. A relic that alone tells an entire era of Italian football.

The protagonist: Franco Baresi

Franco Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960) is universally recognized as one of the greatest defenders in the history of world football. For over twenty years he was the absolute symbol of Milan and the Italian National Team, embodying an idea of football made of elegance, tactical intelligence, and silent leadership. With Milan, he won six Scudetti, three European Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups, becoming the captain of one of the strongest teams in European history. With the National Team, he participated in the 1982 World Cup — as a luxury reserve, winning the title — and the 1994 World Cup, where he led Italy to the final lost on penalties against Brazil. The red and black number 6 was retired by Milan in his honor in 1997. In this photograph, Baresi is at the peak of his competitive maturity, grappling with the greatest challenger of the era: Diego Armando Maradona.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included for free and the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued exclusively by the most authoritative independent third-party certification bodies in the world 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 and collectible document, where the protagonist's signature has been directly affixed to the print with documented provenance, without intermediaries. It clearly differs from printed reproductions or facsimiles by verifiable elements: the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the medium, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In football collecting, an action photograph autographed by a champion like Franco Baresi — depicting, moreover, a direct duel with Maradona — represents a piece of exceptional historical and collectible value, destined to re-evaluate over time. The included MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) declares the provenance and veracity of the autograph, while the included COA adds internationally recognized protection.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding 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 MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included for free. All shipments are made with rigid, shockproof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours from payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.