Italy 2017-2018 Home Shirt (XS)

The azzurro blue is even, with no fading or pilling, and the navy V-neck keeps its shape. The FIGC crest and its four gold stars are intact, as are the Puma logo and the tricolour sleeve trims. Just one thing to point out: the small heat-applied marking at the bottom left of the shirt has worn off (photo 5). It makes no difference when worn.

Not sure about the size? This XS measures 45 x 64 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

Flat measurements

A true XS, which will also suit a teenager or a slim build. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.

✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life

Checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If a piece bought from me ever turned out not to be authentic, I refund you in full. No expiry date: only original pieces, never modern re-editions.

• Inner Puma label (photo 4): style 752284-01, dated 08/07/17, batch number and QR code, made in Georgia
• Embroidered FIGC crest: ITALIA shield in the flag colours, gold outline, four stars embroidered above (photo 3)
• Fabric: regular micro-perforated blue knit, with tone-on-tone bands across the chest
• Cut and finish: navy V-neck, navy cuffs with tricolour trim, clean stitching

The Italy that missed the World Cup

In 2017, the Italian federation changed its identity: a new, cleaner crest, topped by the four stars of the 1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006 world titles. Puma launched it on this azzurro blue shirt.

The Squadra Azzurra, led by Gian Piero Ventura, finished second in its group behind Spain and had to go through the play-offs to reach Russia.

13 November 2017, San Siro: after a 1-0 defeat in Solna, Italy fail to score against Sweden (0-0). They miss a World Cup for the first time since 1958.

That night, Gianluigi Buffon says goodbye in tears. This shirt belongs to a generation at a turning point, just before the rebuild that led to the 2021 European title.

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