Italy national team jersey / football jersey 2014 Balotelli

When the 2014 World Cup began, Mario Balotelli was still Italy's great offensive hope. Two years earlier, he had sent Italy to the European Championship final with his two iconic goals against Germany, and expectations were enormous when the Azzurri headed to Brazil. This jersey with Balotelli's name and number nine is a memento from one of the most talked-about periods in his career.

Facts

Country: Italy
Period: 2014
Brand: Puma
Player: Mario Balotelli #9
Size: 152 (12 years)
Condition: Very fine condition.

FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA

Puma introduced this home jersey for the 2014 World Cup. The classic azzurro blue design was combined with an elegant polo collar, the Italian tricolour band at the neck, and a modern, form-fitting cut. The result was one of the most stylish Italian national team jerseys in recent times.

Mario Balotelli was the focal point of the attack. He started the World Cup strongly with the winning goal against England, but Italy failed to build on that promising start and surprisingly had to leave the tournament after the group stage.

Although the World Cup was a disappointment, Balotelli remains one of the most prominent Italian national team players of the 2010s. His performances at Euro 2012 – especially the semi-final against Germany – have secured him a special place in Italian football history, and jerseys with his name are still popular among collectors.