{"product_id":"2014-italy-home-shirt-s-puma","title":"2014 Italy Home Shirt (S) Puma","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity checked ✓\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 8.5\/10\u003cbr\u003eSeason: 2014\u003cbr\u003eHome Shirt\u003cbr\u003ePlayer: Clean Shirt\u003cbr\u003eSize: S\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements 68x49 cm\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Puma\u003cbr\u003eProduct code: 744288\u003cbr\u003eItem number LS601\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These jerseys are authentic. Due to their age, some jerseys may show minor imperfections such as light staining, faded sponsor logos, or loose threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good. Slight fading on authenticity logo. Size label cut out of neck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eItaly national team in 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e was coached by \u003cstrong\u003eCesare Prandelli\u003c\/strong\u003e and entered the year as one of Europe's established major football nations. The highlight was the \u003cstrong\u003e2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the tournament ended disappointingly with Italy eliminated in the group stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e2014 World Cup\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eItaly were drawn into \u003cstrong\u003eGroup D\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEngland\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCosta Rica\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUruguay\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey opened with an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e2–1 victory over England\u003c\/strong\u003e in Manaus, with \u003cstrong\u003eClaudio Marchisio\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMario Balotelli \u003c\/strong\u003escoring. Italy then lost \u003cstrong\u003e1–0 to Costa Rica\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving qualification in doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn their final group match against Uruguay, Italy lost \u003cstrong\u003e1–0\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eLuis Suárez's famous biting incident involving Giorgio Chiellini\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming one of the tournament's most remembered moments. Uruguay's late goal eliminated Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItaly therefore finished \u003cstrong\u003ethird in Group D\u003c\/strong\u003e and failed to reach the knockout stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey players\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGianluigi Buffon — GK, Juventus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptain and one of the defining Italian goalkeepers of his generation. He was 36 at the 2014 World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Pirlo — CM, Juventus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe team's principal playmaker and one of its most recognisable players. His passing and control remained central to Italy's midfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMario Balotelli — ST, AC Milan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItaly's main attacking figure at the World Cup. He scored the winner against England and wore \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 9\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniele De Rossi — CM, Roma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerful and experienced midfielder who provided defensive protection and physical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClaudio Marchisio — CM, Juventus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScored Italy's opening goal against England and was an important box-to-box midfielder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiorgio Chiellini — CB, Juventus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA leading defender and part of the experienced Juventus defensive core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeonardo Bonucci — CB, Juventus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother key member of the defence, particularly during Italy's successful Juventus-dominated period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarco Verratti — CM, Paris Saint-Germain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the younger members of the squad and increasingly important as a technical midfielder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe official shirt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2014 Puma Home Shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"mv-official-shirt\" style=\"margin:16px 0 0;max-width:300px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/mv-off-ls601.jpg\" alt=\"Official 2014 Puma Home shirt\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:300px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"Puma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63615727075658,"sku":"LS601","price":139.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/nb10-ls601-1-front.jpg?v=1789929679","url":"https:\/\/matchdayvault.net\/products\/2014-italy-home-shirt-s-puma","provider":"Matchday Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}