The azure soccer jersey of Italy is iconic in world football and check out the new soccer jersey Italy will be wearing when Euro 2012 kicks off this summer. Get in the Gear!

It comes as a surprise to many soccer fans, even the hardcore fan, that Italy has only won 1 European Championship. That win came in 1968 and was historic in and of itself. The 1968 European Championship is the only major football final to go to a replay. Yes there was a day when penalty kicks did not determine a winner after a draw.

The official Italy soccer jersey is made by Puma

Italy has been more successful in the FIFA World Cup with 4 titles over the years. The Azzurri’s first win came in 1934 with wins following in 1938, 1982, and 2006.

But did you know that the blue jersey of Italy was adopted as it was the color of the royal dynasty which unified Italy way back in 1861?

The World Soccer Shop has a great selection of other official soccer gear of the Italy national soccer team.