{"product_id":"2002-italy-goalkeeper-shirt","title":"Italy Goalkeeper Jersey 2002 Kappa Vintage | World Cup","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eItaly 2002 Kappa Goalkeeper Jersey — The World Cup that almost changed everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eKorea-Japan 2002. A World Cup that left scars in the heart of every \u003cstrong\u003etifoso\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eSquadra Azzurra goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, made by \u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the uniform worn during one of the most controversial tournaments in football history. Not just any jersey — a piece of scorching history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy — Squadra Azzurra\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — traces of time that make it a collector's item\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2002, the \u003cstrong\u003eItalian Nazionale\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in Korea-Japan with legitimate ambitions as a strong favourite. The team was solid, experienced, and feared worldwide. \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Trapattoni\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the helm, and no one for a second imagined that this World Cup would end so early and so painfully for the Azzurri. Yet, that is exactly what would happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn goal, \u003cstrong\u003eGianluigi Buffon\u003c\/strong\u003e — already considered one of the best goalkeepers on the planet — embodied this golden generation. He was surrounded by players like \u003cstrong\u003ePaolo Maldini\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Nesta\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrancesco Totti\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Del Piero\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eFilippo Inzaghi\u003c\/strong\u003e. On paper, a team capable of winning everything. This goalkeeper jersey is the symbol of this magnificent generation that met a cruel fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid group qualification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItaly navigated the group stage seriously, securing their ticket to the knockout phase by finishing second in their group behind Mexico. The \u003cstrong\u003eSquadra Azzurra\u003c\/strong\u003e seemed to be hitting its stride at the right moment, gaining momentum as often happens in major competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound of 16 against South Korea — the night that broke everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn June 18, 2002, in Daejeon, Italy lost to South Korea on a golden goal in extra time scored by Ahn Jung-hwan. This match remains one of the most contested in World Cup history, with refereeing decisions that inflamed world football for years. \u003cstrong\u003eBuffon\u003c\/strong\u003e could do nothing — the elimination was as brutal as it was inexplicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKappa's legacy and this goalkeeper jersey's collector status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historical kit supplier of the \u003cstrong\u003eItalian Football Federation\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced jerseys at this time that were instantly recognizable, with a manufacturing quality that has lasted for decades. The \u003cstrong\u003eKappa Italy goalkeeper jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the turn of the 2000s have become sought-after pieces by collectors worldwide, precisely because they embody a pivotal era of Italian football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece produced to be worn on the field or in real match conditions — not to be sold in souvenir shops. The finishes, materials, cut details, and internal tags immediately distinguish it from a mass-market replica of the time. That's what you have here: a real jersey, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, which is honest and accurate in the world of vintage football. It means it's in very good overall condition, it has been lived in without being damaged, and the small signs of time present are those of an authentically worn jersey — not an item fresh out of its packaging. This is exactly what true collectors look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e — and even more so goalkeeper jerseys — are cut differently from current fits. A size M from 2002 often corresponds to what we would wear today as an S or S-M depending on your body shape. The cuts were more fitted, less oversized, in a purely functional logic of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, take your measurements flat: shoulder to shoulder width and chest circumference. Compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey if they are available, or contact us directly — we are here to avoid unpleasant surprises. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't fit is the worst disappointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSquadra Azzurra 2002 goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes of a collector's grail: a major competition (World Cup), a legendary generation, an iconic kit manufacturer like \u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a historical context that continues to fuel debates twenty years later. \u003cstrong\u003eGoalkeeper jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are traditionally produced in much more limited quantities than outfield jerseys — which mechanically makes them rarer pieces on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, it's a solid condition for a jersey over twenty years old. There aren't many in this condition on the market right now — clean pieces, without major damage, that tell such a powerful story, are becoming increasingly rare. If you collect \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nazionale jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e or Kappa pieces from that era, you know exactly what that represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italy_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eItaly — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you want a jersey that speaks of football with a capital F — of pain, talent, controversy, and Italian greatness — this one will look at you from your wall, telling a story that football has never quite healed from. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italie","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53976968986899,"sku":"325762","price":129.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2002-ITALY-GOALKEEPER-SHIRT-M-325762_1.jpg?v=1775240934","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-italy-goalkeeper-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}