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PhrasesAt a Football MatchDove posso comprare la maglia della squadra?
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Dove posso comprare la maglia della squadra?

Where can I buy the team's shirt?

Pronunciation

DOH-veh POS-soh kom-PRA-reh la MA-lyah del-lah SKWA-drah.

When to use it

Outside or inside the stadium at merchandise stands, or at the official club shop. Wearing the team shirt is expected in the curva and creates a sense of belonging.

What it means

La maglia is the shirt or jersey. Della squadra means of the team. Italian football shirts are called maglie — the singular is maglia. The official club shop (negozio ufficiale) sells authentic shirts; street vendors sell fakes.

Variations

Avete la maglia con il nome di Barella?

Do you have the shirt with Barella's name on it?

Personalised shirts with a player's name and number.

La maglia da trasferta è disponibile?

Is the away shirt available?

Italian teams have home and away kits.

Avete taglie extra large?

Do you have extra large sizes?

Asking about sizing — taglie means sizes.

Mini Dialogue

— Dove posso comprare la maglia della squadra? — Il negozio ufficiale è all'ingresso principale. — Vendono maglie autentiche? — Sì, solo ufficiali. Attenti ai venditori fuori — vendono imitazioni. — Grazie per l'avvertimento.

— Where can I buy the team's shirt? — The official shop is at the main entrance. — Do they sell authentic shirts? — Yes, only official ones. Watch out for sellers outside — they sell imitations. — Thank you for the warning.

Cultural Note

Italian football shirts (maglie) are objects of cultural significance. The classic Juventus black and white stripes, Inter's blue and black nerazzurri, and Milan's red and black rossoneri are iconic worldwide. Replica shirts are the most sold souvenirs for Italian football tourists.