Italy Away 2006 Grosso Player Version Signed – Size XL

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The 2006 World Cup was the stage on which Fabio Grosso finally established himself, going from an honest full-back to a national hero. He wasn’t one of the most famous names in the Azzurri squad, but his performances, his determination and above all his decisive moments made him unforgettable.

His tournament really took off in the round of 16 against Australia. With the score still 0-0 and Italy down to ten men, it was he, with one of his proverbial runs down the left flank, who won the penalty in the 95th minute that Totti converted, sending Italy to the quarter-finals. It was a tenacious move, an unstoppable incursion that demonstrated his ability to push forward and never give up.

But the pinnacle of his World Cup epic came in the semi-final, in the dramatic challenge against the hosts Germany. Just moments before the penalty shootout, with the score still locked at 0-0 after 119 minutes of grueling battle, Grosso found himself in the penalty area after a play on a corner kick. With a perfect and unstoppable curling shot with his left foot, he placed the ball in the far corner, giving Italy the lead and sparking an iconic celebration, with his arms flailing in a liberating run. It was a goal that broke the balance and paved the way to the final.

Finally, in the final against France, it was he again who took the field for the final, decisive act. After extra time and the final 1-1, the match was decided on penalties. And who else but him, the man of the key moments, stepped up to the spot for the final, decisive shot? With coolness and precision, Grosso scored the penalty that gave Italy its fourth World Cup, consecrating him in the pantheon of Azzurri heroes. His was a true fairy tale, a journey that saw him as the protagonist in all the crucial moments of that triumph.