Christian Maggio #2 match-worn shirt – Italy (2010 World Cup, Slovakia–Italy)
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Match-worn shirt Christian Maggio – Slovakia vs. Italy (2010 World Cup)
Product description: We are offering an absolute one-of-a-kind piece with a fascinating story straight from the World Cup. This is an original match-worn shirt of the Italian national team, worn by defender Christian Maggio in one of the most memorable matches in World Cup history – the heart-stopping 2010 World Cup group-stage clash in which Slovakia sensationally beat Italy 3-2 and knocked the reigning world champions out of the tournament.
Christian Maggio came on at the start of the second half (in the 46th minute), replacing Domenico Criscito, and played the entire second half, in which four of the match's five goals were scored.
Shirt details:
- Player: Christian Maggio (No. 2)
- Team: Italy
- Match: Slovakia vs. Italy 3-2 (2010 World Cup group stage)
- Date and venue: 24 June 2010, Ellis Park, Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Manufacturer: Puma
- Condition: Match-worn, unwashed (match-worn & unwashed)
- Specifics: 2010 World Cup patches, official player name and number print.
Provenance and authenticity: It comes directly from the private collection of Michal Hipp, then assistant coach of the Slovak national team. Immediately after the final whistle of this dramatic match, as the Slovaks celebrated their historic progression, Christian Maggio took this shirt off right in the players' tunnel of the Ellis Park stadium and handed it to Michal Hipp personally. This is a tangible piece of football history with 100% guaranteed provenance from one of the biggest upsets in football history