FEATURES: Puma dryCELL moisture-management construction; ventilated/perforated rear body; blue sublimated pinstripes; embroidered FIGC crest and Puma branding; Italian tricolore side detailing; Pirlo #21 original style personalization; World Cup Brasil 2014 and Football for Hope sleeve patches; “Tradizione – Forza Azzurri” hem tab; individually numbered Puma authenticity label. Internal style tag reads Style No. 744291, production code 03/14.
COMMENTS: At the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, 35-year-old maestro Andrea Pirlo served as Italy's captain and primary creative engine, earning praise as the team's most dangerous and consistent performer despite a disappointing group-stage exit. Pirlo began the tournament with a masterclass in a 2-1 opening victory against England, famously executing a sublime, non-touch dummy that set up Claudio Marchisio's opening goal and rattling the crossbar with a breathtaking free kick. However, as opponents heavily suffocated Italy's midfield, the Azzurri suffered consecutive 1-0 defeats to Costa Rica and Uruguay, failing to advance to the knockout rounds. Though Pirlo initially intended to retire from international football after the tournament, his enduring composure and brilliant passing on the world stage remained the definitive bright spot of an otherwise underwhelming Italian campaign.
