Italy 2011-2013 Home Short Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Balotelli, Marchisio & Pirlo]

Description

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve home kit for the Italy Euro 2012 campaign.

Italy’s campaign at Euro 2012 was a memorable journey marked by tactical evolution, resilience, and individual brilliance. Under the management of Cesare Prandelli, Italy entered the tournament with a renewed sense of purpose following a disappointing World Cup in 2010. Placed in Group C, Italy began their campaign against the defending champions, Spain. In a closely contested match, Italy secured a 1-1 draw with a goal from Antonio Di Natale, showcasing their potential to challenge the best teams.

Their next match against Croatia saw Italy take the lead through a stunning free-kick by Andrea Pirlo. However, Croatia managed to equalize, resulting in another 1-1 draw. This left Italy needing a win in their final group match against Ireland to ensure progression. Rising to the occasion, Italy defeated Ireland 2-0 with goals from Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli, securing their spot in the knockout stages.

In the quarter-finals, Italy faced England in a tense match that ended 0-0 after extra time. The match was decided by a penalty shootout, with Italy emerging victorious 4-2, thanks to Gianluigi Buffon’s crucial save and Andrea Pirlo’s audacious Panenka penalty. This victory set up a semi-final clash with Germany, a team Italy had historically dominated in major tournaments.

In the semi-finals, Mario Balotelli delivered a masterclass, scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory over Germany. His first goal came from a powerful header, while his second was a thunderous strike, cementing his place as one of the tournament’s standout performers. Germany’s late penalty did little to change the outcome, and Italy advanced to the final against Spain.

The final, however, proved to be a step too far for the Azzurri. Spain, in peak form, dominated the match and won 4-0, inflicting a heavy defeat on Italy. Despite the loss, Italy’s journey to the final was marked by impressive performances, tactical astuteness from Prandelli, and the emergence of key players like Balotelli and Pirlo. The tournament revitalized Italian football, highlighting the team’s ability to compete at the highest level and setting the stage for future successes.

Notable Players: Gianluigi Buffon, Salvatore Sirigu, Christian Maggio, Giorgio Chiellini, Federico Balzaretti, Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli, Thiago Motta, Claudio Marchisio, Daniele De Rossi, Riccardo Montolivo, Andrea Pirlo, Antonio Cassano, Mario Balotelli, Antonio Di Natale.

Main Points

• This is a brand new jersey with its tags attached. It has never been worn, washed or used.
• The jersey is 100% polyester. It’s breathable, and made for a life on the move.
• Fully customizable with the name and number of your favourite player or even yours! Just choose the Custom Jersey Option and then message us your desired name and number or write them in the order’s notes at checkout.
• Replica Version. This jersey is a remake of the official one, made with the exact same materials, look, and feel.
• Tighter fit: make sure you choose the right sizing. We recommend buying one size bigger than you usually wear. This will ensure the jersey will fit.

Sizing Guidelines

This jersey comes in five sizes, which have a tiny difference: they’re a smaller fit. Our suggestion is to pick your size 1 size bigger than you usually would. If you usually wear an M, pick an L. If you usually wear an S, pick an M.