2002/03 Italy Referee Football Shirt (L)

Condition: 9/10 Superb

Size: Adult's Large

Chest Measurement: 40-42 Inches / 101-106 CM

Manufacturer: Diadora

Colour: Orange, black trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 2002/2003

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Diadora Italy football referee shirt from the 2002/03 Serie A season.

Condition of this original football jersey is 9/10 - Superb (see photos)

In the 2002 World Cup, Italy again had a difficult time. A comfortable 2–0 victory against Ecuador with two Christian Vieri goals was followed by a series of controversial matches. During the match against Croatia, two goals were disallowed resulting in a 2:1 defeat for Italy. Despite two goals being ruled for offside, a goal from Alessandro Del Piero help Italy to a 1–1 draw with Mexico proving enough to advance to the knockout stages.

However, co-host country South Korea eliminated Italy in the Round of 16 by a score of 2–1. The game was highly controversial with a goal being ruled out for offside and Totti being sent off for an alleged dive, as well as a questionable penalty being given to Korea in the first half, which was saved by Buffon.