Five brands have represented the Italian national team for their kits at the Euros in recent decades. Incontestably, the German sportswear company Puma takes the lead, having sponsored Italy from 2004 to 2020. Nevertheless, each kit the Italians have worn since Euro 1996 is worth examining. Significantly, the design and tailoring of each jersey have undoubtedly impacted the national team.
Italy kits at the Euros starting with Euro 1996 – Nike
In 1996, Nike created Italy’s jersey with a form-fitting design. The shirt featured a golden collar and sleeve stripes to represent various sponsorships. Despite the new look, Italy finished third in their group and did not advance to the knockout stage. However, there were still notable achievements on the field; Pierluigi Casiraghi and Enrico Chiesa scored goals for the Azzurri. Today, Chiesa’s son Federico is a rising star on the national team.
Unfortunately, Arrigo Sacchi’s Italy failed to impress overall. Moreover, Gianfranco Zola fell short again. While playing for Italy, he failed to perform well at the 1994 World Cup and Euro 1996. Looking back, it is clear that Sacchi’s team strongly preferred AC Milan players. Sacchi consistently favored the ‘I Rossoneri’ as a coach and was often criticized for selecting its players.
Euro 2000 – Kappa
Italy’s top jersey tailors to perfection for the exceptionally fit player. This form-fitting design leaves no room to hide any lack of fitness. The material used in the design is a blend of polyamide meryl and elastane, allowing for stretchiness in all directions while also providing breathability and retaining its shape.
In 2000, Italy’s star-studded team showcased their impeccable style on and off the field. They made it to the finals, only to be defeated by France in overtime due to the problematic golden goal rule.
Despite the heartache, two players named Francesco stood out: Totti, with his epic ‘panenka’ against the…
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Author : Ardalan Pourvali
Publish date : 2024-05-26 13:00:00
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