Italy 1949 Retro Football Shirt

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. On May 11, 1947, for the friendly match between Italy and Hungary 3-2, the Azzurri starting lineup was made of 10 Grande Torino players plus the Juventus goalkeeper Sentimenti IV. Italian manager Vittorio Pozzo reserved the Azzurri starting keeper Valerio Bacigalupo; otherwise it would have been the whole Grande Torino team playing for Italy. Legendary captain Valentino Mazzola was also the captain of the Italy national football team as well as the father of Sandro Mazzola, who was also a great champion playing for Internazionale Milano and Italy in the 1960s-70s. Valentino was an all-around playmaker midfielder who could direct the team, pass, score, tackle, defend, inspire and lead his teammates. Regular Fit. Embroidered Badge. Long sleeve. Round Neck. Heavy weight 100% cotton jersey in a soft durable 2 ply Combed Cotton 270/275 gsmFine gauge tight knit fabric that retains its shape when machine washedMachine washable. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the delivery of our retro shirts.