Original Italy *Player-issue* Training 1993-1994 - XL

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  • Training *Player-issue*
  • Year: 1993-1994
  • Player: GianfrancoZola, Roberto Baggio, Antonio Conte
  • Size: XL (59 cm x 74.5 cm)
  • Brand: Diadora
  • Sponsor: -
  • Details: Excellent condition, player issue longsleeved training shirt with the "IP" addition only used on player shirts.

Can you please rephrase and summarize the following text? : After Italy failed to qualify for the 1992 European Championship, the Italian Football Federation replaced coach Vicini with former AC Milan manager Arrigo Sacchi, who implemented a fresh style of play. In November 1993, Italy achieved the milestone of being ranked first by FIFA for the first time since the ranking system was established in December 1992. At the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Italy's tournament began with a 0–1 loss to Ireland at Giants Stadium in New York City. They quickly recovered, securing a 1–0 victory over Norway in New York and a 1–1 draw against Mexico at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. This allowed them to advance from Group E based on goal difference among four teams tied on points. In the round of 16 at Foxboro Stadium near Boston, Italy found itself down 0–1 against Nigeria late in the match. However, Roberto Baggio equalized in the 88th minute and converted a penalty in extra time to clinch the win. Baggio continued to shine, scoring a late goal against Spain in the quarter-finals, leading to a 2–1 victory, and netting two goals against Bulgaria in the semi-finals, again winning 2–1. The final took place at the Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles—2,700 miles (4,320 km) and three time zones away from their previous matches. Italy had 24 hours less rest than Brazil. After 120 minutes of play without any goals, the match went to a penalty shootout, a first for a World Cup final. Unfortunately for Italy, they lost the shootout 3–2 after Baggio, who was playing with a painkiller injection and a heavily bandaged hamstring, missed the decisive penalty by shooting over the crossbar.