Photograph Dual Autograph Roberto Baggio and Franco Baresi – Italy USA 1994 World Cup – Silver Medal – 29.8x20.2 cm – COA Included

Double-autographed photograph of Roberto Baggio and Franco Baresi: the USA 1994 World Cup final

A photograph of extraordinary historical and collectible value (29.8×20.2 cm) that captures one of the most iconic and dramatic moments in the history of Italian football: Roberto Baggio and Franco Baresi at the end of the USA 1994 World Cup final, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, July 17. The two captains are portrayed side by side with silver medals around their necks, wearing the blue Diadora Italy shirt of Arrigo Sacchi's team — Baggio with number 10, Baresi with number 6 on his chest. Their faces are forlorn, still marked by the penalty shootout defeat against Romario's Brazil, but with the dignity intact of those who represented Italy at the highest levels of world football. The double autograph is applied in blue felt-tip pen: Baggio at the bottom center, Baresi at the top right. Both autographs are clear and perfectly legible. The condition is Excellent. An absolute relic that tells the story of the most epic and painful Italian national team's journey in recent World Cup history in a single shot.

The protagonists: Roberto Baggio and Franco Baresi

Roberto Baggio (Caldogno, February 18, 1967), 1993 Ballon d'Or winner and seventh top scorer in Serie A, led Italy to the final at USA 1994 by scoring five goals in the knockout stages — including the last-minute goal against Nigeria, a brace against Spain in the quarterfinals, and a brace against Bulgaria in the semifinals. Franco Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960 – Milan, July 31, 2026), captain of AC Milan for over twenty years with six Scudetti, three European Cups, and a FIFA 100 award, led the Italian defense, playing the final with recently operated menisci. The photograph documents the end of a collective dream: 0-0 after extra time, a 3-2 defeat on penalties, with both Baresi and Baggio missing their spot-kicks — Baggio's penalty over the crossbar, "the saddest moment of my career" as he himself stated years later. A universal icon of world football.

COA Certificate of Authenticity

This autograph comes with a free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and a 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) — both included in the price.

What is an original double-autographed photograph?

An original double-autographed photograph is a unique historical document, in which two signatures of legendary champions have been applied directly to the photographic print. It differs from printed reproductions by verifiable elements: the natural pressure of both strokes, the three-dimensionality of the inks, the spontaneity of the two graphic gestures. When the signatories are absolute icons like Baggio and Baresi, portrayed in a moment crystallized in collective memory like the USA 1994 final, the collectible value is exponential and destined to grow over time.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each item 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 autographs are declared by the free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included. 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.