A fascinating and beautifully illustrated account of the glorious decade of 1992–2002, when Italian football reigned supreme on the world footballing stage.
Follow-up to the William Hill Sports Book of the Year-nominated A Culture of Kits: The Definitive Guide to Classic Shirt Collecting.
From the catalyst of World Cup Italia 90 and Paul Gascoigne’s arrival in Italy in 1992, Serie A became the number-one league in the world, with the British public gaining a ringside seat via Channel 4’s legendary weekly coverage.
Inside you will find:
- The captivating stories of the players, clubs and kits that defined one of the most iconic periods in football history and changed the landscape of modern sports programming
- A comprehensive chronicle covering everything from Signori to Batistuta, Kappa to Diadora and Fiorentina to Juventus
- Contributions from a diverse set of key television and football-industry figures from the period
- More than 100 eye-catching photos of the greatest Serie A shirts from 1992–2002
This stunning book will whisk those who were there straight back to the days of Football Italia – and give those who weren’t a tantalising taste of what they missed.
John Blair is a football enthusiast who has collected shirts for 30 years. He is an active member of the classic football shirt community, showcasing his 500-plus shirt collection under his handle @CollarUpKits. His debut book A Culture of Kits: The Definitive Guide to Classic Shirt Collecting was longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2024 and Won the William Hill Sport Book Front Cover of the Year 2024 award
