- Item: Campari Shin Pads
- Player: Marco Verratti
- Condition: Match worn
- Tournament: 2014 FIFA World Cup
- Made in: Italy
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare Campari match worn shin pads used by Italy and Al Duhail midfielder Marco Verratti during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
- Worn in high-level international fixtures, providing direct provenance from the tournament.
- Each shin pad is personalised with Verratti’s name ‘MARCO VERRATTI’ and his son’s name ‘TOMMY’.
- Additional personalisation includes his squad number ‘24’, the official 2014 FIFA World Cup logo, and a graphic of Verratti holding up three footballs.
- Fully bespoke construction to Verratti’s exact shin measurements, ensuring perfect fit and protection.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match & Tournament Context:
- Worn throughout Italy’s campaign at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, directly linking the item to elite international competition.
- Represents a rare example of player-specific protective equipment from a major tournament.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Professional Construction:
- Custom-shaped to Verratti’s shin profile, differing significantly from commercial retail shin pads.
- Designed to maximise comfort, protection, and fit during high-intensity match situations.
Personalisation:
- Names, squad number, tournament logo, and personal graphic all applied as bespoke details unique to this match-worn pair.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Elite International Artefact: Direct link to Verratti’s 2014 World Cup participation.
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Highly Personalised: Rare player-specific inscriptions and graphics increase collectibility.
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Professional Match Use: One-to-one issue confirmed with BC Boots UK COA.
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Long-Term Value: Exceptional tournament-worn memorabilia from top-level international competitions.
