{"product_id":"italy-1997-98-away-shirt-3-maldini","title":"Italy 1997-98 Away Shirt (#3 MALDINI)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997-98 season for Italy was defined by its successful qualification campaign for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. After finishing second in their qualifying group behind England, the team was forced into a two-legged play-off against Russia. Following a 1-1 draw in a snowy first leg in Moscow, Italy secured their place at the tournament with a 1-0 victory in the return leg in Naples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team was managed by Cesare Maldini and captained by his son, Paolo Maldini. The squad featured a wealth of talent including Alessandro Costacurta, Fabio Cannavaro, Dino Baggio, Roberto Di Matteo, Christian Vieri, and Alessandro Del Piero. A 19-year-old Gianluigi Buffon notably made his senior international debut during the qualification play-off in Moscow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kit Dealer","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53092987371801,"sku":"TKD4611","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6307\/1160\/files\/dbbde89d-front_e117e308-2e6e-4f22-9195-6c044e64b627.png?v=1788335036","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitdealer.com\/products\/italy-1997-98-away-shirt-3-maldini","provider":"The Kit Dealer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}