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vs. Celtic F.C., stitched Scudetto over crest, and number 10 verso, long sleeved Note: Believed from the 1st leg at Celtic Park on 4th March 1970. Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection. Giancarlo de Sisti, fondly known as Picchio, had a remarkable football career, leaving a lasting impact at both club and international levels. Born in Rome, he made his debut in Serie A with A.S. Roma in 1961, going on to play for the Club until 1965, and then again from 1974-79. Despite his achievements at Roma, De Sisti's most successful period came with ACF Fiorentina (1965-74), where he won a league title in 1969, and featured in both legs of the European Cup Quarter Final against Celtic in 1970. Internationally, De Sisti represented the Italy national football team with distinction, earning 29 caps and scoring 4 goals between 1967 and 1972. He played a crucial role in Italy's triumph at the UEFA Euro 1968, which included a memorable 2-0 final replay victory over Yugoslavia on home soil. Additionally, he was part of the Italian squad that finished as runners-up at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Known for his exceptional playmaking abilities, De Sisti was regarded as one of Italy's greatest ever playmakers, possessing excellent vision, passing accuracy, and composure under pressure. On March 4, 1970, De Sisti showcased his talents in an enthralling European Cup first-leg match between Celtic and Fiorentina at Parkhead, Glasgow. The game was eagerly anticipated, attracting a record-breaking European crowd of 77,240 spectators. The match held special significance for Celtic midfielder Bertie Auld, who had one of his finest moments as a Celt. Auld was informed that he would be playing just 40 minutes before kick-off, as the team lineup was kept under wraps until the last moment by Celtic manager, Jock Stein. Stein made some tactical changes, bringing back Bobby Murdoch, John Hughes, and Bertie Auld into the starting eleven. Fortunately, Celtic's Tommy Gemmell, who had a recent injury concern, was declared fit to play. Fiorentina, on the other hand, faced a significant setback as their star striker Chiarugi was dropped from the squad following a weekend loss to Torino. Jock Stein had closely monitored Fiorentina's form, having travelled back to Glasgow with the Italian team after watching their match in Italy. Despite Fiorentina offering their players a financial incentive of £1,500 per man to secure a victory against Celtic, it was the Glasgow club who dominated proceedings on the pitch. The home side put on a remarkable performance, with Bertie Auld opening the scoring in an impressive 3-0 victory. Despite losing the away tie, in which De Sisti set up the only goal of the game, Celtic triumphed 3-1 on aggregate to progress to the semi-finals. The match will forever be etched in the memories of both Celtic and Fiorentina fans as a thrilling European Cup clash filled with drama and excitement. It highlighted the importance of tactical decisions, the impact of passionate home support, and the determination of players striving for European glory.