Azzurri unveil new home and away kits designed by adidas

Italy have unveiled their new “quintessentially Italian and elegant” home and away kits designed by adidas. 

Created in collaboration with the Italian Football Federation and to be worn by the men’s and women’s teams, the strips were inspired by marble, a natural, geographical and cultural element that represents the country.  

Federation president Gabriele Gravina said: “Today we are entering into a new era and we are proud to be doing it with adidas, which has best interpreted the passion and the tradition of the Azzurri. 

“For 113 years, the Italian national football team has represented a symbol of values and style around the world. 

“Our football kit is a national heritage that goes beyond sport because it transmits feelings that unite people of different ages, sexes and social backgrounds. 

“The male and female national football teams represent a strong element of identity that we will enhance to the fullest with this new partnership.”

Bjorn Gulden, chief executive officer at adidas, added: “Italy is one of the most storied and successful national teams in all of football. 

“We are very proud to officially welcome the FIGC and all its teams to the adidas family and we look forward to a successful partnership together. 

“At the same time, we are tremendously excited to finally be able to share with the world our fantastic line-up of products, including beautiful home and away kits. 

“They are quintessentially Italian and elegant while staying true to the iconic heritage of the Azzurri.”

The new home kit will be worn for the first time tomorrow night when Italy’s Under-18s face Spain at the FIGC Coverciano Technical Centre in Florence. 

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