{"product_id":"2018-italy-home-shirt-s-puma","title":"2018 Italy Home Shirt (S) Puma","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity checked ✓\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 9.5\/10\u003cbr\u003eSeason: 2018\u003cbr\u003eHome Shirt\u003cbr\u003ePlayer: Clean Shirt\u003cbr\u003eSize: S\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements 67x50 cm\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Puma\u003cbr\u003eProduct code: 752281-01\u003cbr\u003eItem number LS612\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 Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e2018 was a difficult transitional year for the \u003cstrong\u003eItaly national team\u003c\/strong\u003e. The major event was the \u003cstrong\u003efailure to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItaly had finished second in their qualifying group behind Spain and then faced Sweden in the play-offs. Sweden won the tie \u003cstrong\u003e1–0 on aggregate\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning Italy missed the World Cup for the first time since \u003cstrong\u003e1958\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the play-off defeat, \u003cstrong\u003eGian Piero Ventura\u003c\/strong\u003e left his position as head coach. \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Mancini\u003c\/strong\u003e was appointed in May 2018 and began rebuilding the national team with a mixture of experienced players and younger talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItaly's first competitive period under Mancini came in the \u003cstrong\u003e2018–19 UEFA Nations League\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they were drawn with Portugal and Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey players\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGianluigi Buffon\u003c\/strong\u003e – legendary goalkeeper and captain; 2018 marked the end of his long Italy career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiorgio Chiellini\u003c\/strong\u003e – experienced central defender who became a major part of Mancini's later Italy side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeonardo Bonucci\u003c\/strong\u003e – another established centre-back and important leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarco Verratti\u003c\/strong\u003e – technically gifted central midfielder and one of Italy's principal creative players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJorginho\u003c\/strong\u003e – midfielder who became increasingly important under Mancini.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLorenzo Insigne\u003c\/strong\u003e – Napoli forward\/winger and one of Italy's principal attacking players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCiro Immobile\u003c\/strong\u003e – prolific Serie A striker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFederico Chiesa\u003c\/strong\u003e – emerging young winger who was beginning to establish himself internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e2018 home shirt\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Puma Italy 2018 home shirt was officially released in October 2017 and was intended for the 2018 World Cup campaign. Because Italy failed to qualify, however, it was not worn at the 2018 World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirt details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Puma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason: 2018 \/ 2018–19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Azzurro\/royal blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim: Navy blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrest: redesigned FIGC badge with four World Cup stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollar: navy V-neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeves: Italian tricolore detailing on the cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology: Puma evoKNIT \/ dryCELL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemplate: Puma 2018 evoKNIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition: Italy's 2018 international campaign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shirt was particularly notable because it introduced the new FIGC crest, which replaced the previous design used since 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere were also authentic\/player-issue and replica versions: the player version used the tighter evoKNIT construction with a printed FIGC crest, while the replica had a looser fit and embroidered crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe official shirt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2018 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-ls612.jpg\" alt=\"Official 2018 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":63675881390410,"sku":"LS612","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/nb12-ls612-1-front.jpg?v=1790338579","url":"https:\/\/matchdayvault.net\/products\/2018-italy-home-shirt-s-puma","provider":"Matchday Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}