A Relic from the Roman Age
An antique that has preserved the spirit and traces of time.
The kit worn by one of Brazil’s greatest midfielders, Toninho Cerezo, in the first leg of the European Cup Round of 16 against CSKA Septemvriysko Zname. The Roman Wolves visited the “Narodna Armiya” Stadium on October 19, 1983, and escaped with a narrow victory thanks to a goal by Falcão in the 63rd minute.
This full kit, consisting of a shirt and shorts, is extremely rare for several reasons. Only three times in their entire history have Roma placed the Scudetto — the badge of the reigning Italian champion — on their chest. This white kit is also the only one in the European Cup where the Romans did not feature their emblem, the she-wolf, on the sleeves.
The 1983/1984 season was also the first and only time Roma reached a European Cup final. And it happened at home, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Yet the pain of that loss to Liverpool still weighs heavily — a scar that time has never managed to erase.
The kit is an absolute masterpiece. It’s a pity it wasn’t carefully preserved and was instead left to the mercy of the elements.
The French brand Patrick perfected every tiny detail, even going as far as to alter the colors of its logo to match Roma’s iconic gold and crimson tones. The shirt is made of 100% cotton, with elastic sleeves and a collar. The Scudetto badge is crafted from thick, colored rubber with a suede trim stitched onto the fabric.
The manufacturer’s logo is embroidered, while the sponsor’s name and the number on the back are painted on. The white shorts are elegantly finished with red and gold stripes, leaving no doubt about which club they belong to.
Toninho Cerezo was part of Brazil’s divine quintet at the 1982 World Cup — the greatest team never to win the trophy. Cerezo played as a defensive midfielder alongside his Roma teammate Falcão. In front of them danced three magicians from what seemed like a higher realm — Zico, Sócrates, and Éder.
Yet it was Toninho, known as “the man with two lungs,” who made the fatal mistake in the shocking match against Italy, gifting the ball to Paolo Rossi for the second goal. His teammate Júnior later recalled that Cerezo was so devastated by his error that he had to threaten to knock his teeth out just to make him stop crying on the pitch.
With Telê Santana’s Brazil ’82 side, football bid farewell to the last national team whose creed at a World Cup wasn’t “winning at all costs,” but “playing beautifully at all costs.”
An antique that has preserved the spirit and traces of time.
The kit worn by one of Brazil’s greatest midfielders, Toninho Cerezo, in the first leg of the European Cup Round of 16 against CSKA Septemvriysko Zname. The Roman Wolves visited the “Narodna Armiya” Stadium on October 19, 1983, and escaped with a narrow victory thanks to a goal by Falcão in the 63rd minute.
This full kit, consisting of a shirt and shorts, is extremely rare for several reasons. Only three times in their entire history have Roma placed the Scudetto — the badge of the reigning Italian champion — on their chest. This white kit is also the only one in the European Cup where the Romans did not feature their emblem, the she-wolf, on the sleeves.
The 1983/1984 season was also the first and only time Roma reached a European Cup final. And it happened at home, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Yet the pain of that loss to Liverpool still weighs heavily — a scar that time has never managed to erase.
The kit is an absolute masterpiece. It’s a pity it wasn’t carefully preserved and was instead left to the mercy of the elements.
The French brand Patrick perfected every tiny detail, even going as far as to alter the colors of its logo to match Roma’s iconic gold and crimson tones. The shirt is made of 100% cotton, with elastic sleeves and a collar. The Scudetto badge is crafted from thick, colored rubber with a suede trim stitched onto the fabric.
The manufacturer’s logo is embroidered, while the sponsor’s name and the number on the back are painted on. The white shorts are elegantly finished with red and gold stripes, leaving no doubt about which club they belong to.
Toninho Cerezo was part of Brazil’s divine quintet at the 1982 World Cup — the greatest team never to win the trophy. Cerezo played as a defensive midfielder alongside his Roma teammate Falcão. In front of them danced three magicians from what seemed like a higher realm — Zico, Sócrates, and Éder.
Yet it was Toninho, known as “the man with two lungs,” who made the fatal mistake in the shocking match against Italy, gifting the ball to Paolo Rossi for the second goal. His teammate Júnior later recalled that Cerezo was so devastated by his error that he had to threaten to knock his teeth out just to make him stop crying on the pitch.
With Telê Santana’s Brazil ’82 side, football bid farewell to the last national team whose creed at a World Cup wasn’t “winning at all costs,” but “playing beautifully at all costs.”
