1988/90 Italy Home Jersey – No. 19 – Vintage – Diadora – National Team – Italia 90

The 1988/90 Diadora Italy shirt: the blue of the "magical nights"

The first official Italian national team shirt from the 1988/90 period, produced by Diadora and made in Italy, is the kit from the era that led to the unforgettable home World Cup of Italia 90. The blue is accompanied by a polo collar and cuffs with tricolor trim, the Diadora logo on the chest, and the historic round badge with the word "Italia," the three stars, and the FIGC acronym. On the back is the original number 19 in a white font with a three-dimensional effect. Size L. There are some dark stains on the left shoulder, both front and back, which are clearly visible in the photos.

The Italian national team heading into Italia 90

At the end of the eighties, the national team led by Azeglio Vicini built a young and brilliant group that reached the semi-finals of the 1988 European Championship in Germany. With champions such as Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Giuseppe Bergomi, Roberto Baggio, and Gianluca Vialli, the Azzurri arrived at the 1990 home World Cup amidst great expectations. Carried by the goals of Totò Schillaci, the tournament's top scorer, Italy finished the World Cup undefeated in regulation time, stopped only by penalties in the semi-final, and ultimately finishing third.

What is an original vintage shirt?

An original vintage shirt is an official kit produced by the technical sponsor at least twenty years ago and intended for public sale through official channels. It can be identified by materials, logos, and labels that are faithful to the era: in this case, the Diadora Italian National Football Team label with gold stars, the "Made in Italy" label, and the round FIGC badge. Today, over thirty-five years after production, these items are only found on the collector's market and preserve the memory of an unrepeatable era.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian reference point for discerning collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each shirt is selected by our experts based on rigorous criteria of authenticity, provenance, and quality. The originality of this item is guaranteed directly by MTM. For transparency, we point out some dark stains on the left shoulder, front and back, which are documented in the photos and reflected in the price. Every shipment is made with rigid, shockproof, and moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.