{"product_id":"argentina-1988-home-42-chest-vgc-copy","title":"Everton 1998\/99 - Umbro Third Shirt - Match Worn Marco Materazzi - VGC","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally rare Everton 1998\/99 Third Shirt match worn by Italian international defender Marco Materazzi during his sole season at Goodison Park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch worn Everton shirts from the 1990s are highly sought after in their own right, however examples associated with Marco Materazzi are particularly desirable due to his later achievements in world football. Following his departure from Everton, Materazzi would go on to become a Serie A champion, UEFA Champions League winner and FIFA World Cup winner with Italy in 2006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis represents a genuine piece of Everton and international football history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClub: Everton FC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason: 1998\/99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Umbro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirt Type: Third Shirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayer: Marco Materazzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch Worn: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny marks: Match wear present consistent with use, has had a small badge stitched to the chest and removed by the club. Has the hitman's tag on the inside (pictured)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny pulls: Minor signs of match use may be present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny bobbling: Minimal wear for age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSponsor wear: Excellent for age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayer Features: Match worn specification shirt attributed to Marco Materazzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1998\/99 season was Marco Materazzi's only campaign with Everton following his arrival from Perugia. While his time on Merseyside was brief, he quickly became known for his aggressive defensive style, aerial ability and unmistakable presence on the pitch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Materazzi made just 33 appearances for Everton, his subsequent career transformed him into one of the most recognisable defenders of his generation. After returning to Italy, he enjoyed enormous success with Inter Milan and famously played a central role in Italy's victorious 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking third shirt comes from a memorable era at Goodison Park and offers collectors the opportunity to own a shirt worn by a future World Cup winner during his only season in English football.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Players Who Wore This Shirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Marco Materazzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Duncan Ferguson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dave Watson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Olivier Dacourt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Don Hutchison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Richard Gough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shirt has been inspected by Global Sports Collectibles and is believed to be a genuine original match worn example attributed to Marco Materazzi. It was obtained from a very reliable source, a former employee of Everton Football Club.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny available provenance, supporting evidence or match details should be reviewed alongside the photographs provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not knowingly sell counterfeit or replica products. Any defects, alterations or imperfections have been clearly described and photographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll shirts are carefully packaged and dispatched promptly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK and international shipping available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Global Sports Collectibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlobal Sports Collectibles is Brighton's dedicated football collectibles shop, specialising in original retro and vintage football shirts, trading cards, stickers and memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit us at Studio 5, Brighton Open Market or browse our full collection online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying, Selling \u0026amp; Trading Football History.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Sports Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57445247254872,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/6664\/2264\/files\/IMG_2541.heic?v=1780593348","url":"https:\/\/globalsportscollectibles.com\/products\/argentina-1988-home-42-chest-vgc-copy","provider":"Global Sports Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}