Italy Home Shirt 1996

Description

Italy Home Shirt 1996

The retro vintage home jersey of the Italian team for Euro 1996 is a cult model that symbolizes the elegance and sobriety of Italian football in the 90s. Designed by Nike, it marks the first major collaboration between the American equipment manufacturer and the Squadra Azzurra, bringing a breath of modernity while respecting the tradition of the iconic azzurro blue.

Design and style

• Main color: bright azzurro blue, true to Italian identity

• Blue polo collar with a thin gold trim, combining elegance and originality

• Gold trim is also present on the sleeves for a refined touch.

• Gold Nike logo embroidered on the right chest

• The FIGC crest is embroidered over the heart, adorned with the trophy and the tricolour flag.

• Official Euro 1996 patch on the right sleeve

• Comfortable straight cut, suitable for performance and classic 90s style

History and heritage

This jersey accompanied the Squadra Azzurra during Euro 1996 in England, a competition where Italy fielded an exceptional generation led by Roberto Baggio, Alessandro Del Piero, Paolo Maldini, and Gianfranco Zola. Despite an early elimination in the group stage, this shirt remains a powerful symbol of the refinement and charisma of the Italian team.
It is also one of the first Nike jerseys worn by the national team, marking a turning point in Italian sports design and introducing a more contemporary visual identity.

Details and advice

• Lightweight and breathable fabric, typical of Nike jerseys from that period

• Classic straight cut, ideal for the collection or casual wear

• Cold washing is recommended to preserve the azzurro color and gold finishes.

• A rare and highly sought-after jersey for vintage football collectors

Further information

• Season: 1996

• Team: Italy

• Type: Home jersey

• Competition: Euro 1996 – England

• Equipment supplier: Nike

• Collar: blue polo shirt with gold trim

• Coat of arms: embroidered with trophy and tricolor flag

• Distinctive detail: gold trim on collar and sleeves, Euro 96 patch

• Material: breathable technical polyester

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