Italy 1996-97 Home Shirt

Season Overview

The 1996-97 period saw Italy navigate the qualification campaign for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, with a managerial transition from Arrigo Sacchi to Cesare Maldini. The Azzurri battled through UEFA Qualifying Group 2, ultimately finishing in second place just one point behind England after remaining undefeated through their eight group matches. This strong performance secured them a spot in the play-offs for a place at the finals in France.

Key Players

The squad during this campaign was built on a formidable defence featuring icons like Paolo Maldini, Fabio Cannavaro, and Alessandro Costacurta. Further up the pitch, the team was powered by the creative talents of Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Di Matteo, with world-class forwards like Alessandro Del Piero and Christian Vieri leading the attack.

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