Vladimir Smicer Signed 2005 Istanbul Football Shirt This football shirt was signed by Vladimir Smicer on August 9th 2024 in Prague. The shirt commemorates Liverpool’s legendary 2005 UEFA Champions League triumph in Istanbul, where Smicer played a decisive role in one of the most famous finals in football history. Smicer scored Liverpool’s second goal in the remarkable comeback against AC Milan, helping the club recover from a 3-0 half-time deficit before the match was eventually won on penalties. He also converted Liverpool’s final penalty in the shootout. Vladimir Smicer is remembered as an important member of Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League-winning team. Known for his technical ability, creativity and composure in important moments, his performance in Istanbul secured his place in Liverpool history. Authentication Guarantee The jersey is supplied with a unique Certificate of Authenticity from Sport Memorabilia Netherlands. The certificate confirms that the item was personally hand signed by Michael Owen and guarantees the authenticity of the signature without limitation. A photograph from the signing session is included to demonstrate that the signing took place. Due to logistical reasons it is not possible to photograph every individual item being signed; however, this method is widely recognised as best practice within the professional sports memorabilia industry.