This is the retro shirt that Italy will wear against Spain

The Italian team will debut this Thursday, in the Nations League semifinal against Spain in Enschede (Netherlands), a commemorative shirt for the 125th anniversary of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) inspired by the one it first wore in 1910 .

Italy and Adidas begin their journey together in 2023, after 23 years of delayed contractual relations with Pumaand the German sports brand prepared a special jersey for the 125th anniversary of the FIGC, founded in 1898.

It’s white and has classic touches, like the round neck, which is also inspired by that one he used the Italian team in his debut in 1910 (6-2 against France at the Arena Civica in Milan)the shirt is made with a modern fabric but “reminiscent of the cotton and soft cut of the original”, as explained by the Italian federation itself.

The three classic stripes on the sleeves will be gold and the shield of the Italian team will be accompanied, in addition to the details in gold, by a laurel wreath and a special inscription for the anniversary.

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The pants will be white and the socks will be black, creating contrast with golden details. Over the years, the Italian team has adopted the blue color that characterizes it and is called ‘azzurra’.

“Thanks to the collaboration with Adidas, we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the FIGC with an iconic jersey, full of history and modernity. of a movement that looks to the future and will change without hesitation or hesitation, ” said FIGC President Gabriele Gravina.

The shirt, a limited edition, will go on sale starting this Wednesday.