Parma 1998‑99: The Double Crociati Triumph in Subbuteo Scale

The 1998‑99 Parma side is one of the greatest masterpieces of 1990s Italian football: 4th place in Serie A, winners of the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Cup, and packed with stars such as Crespo, Verón and Buffon. Today that legendary squad lives on in the Subbuteo La Leggenda collection, offering collectors an unrepeatable mix of European glory, unmistakable yellow‑and‑blue colours and pocket‑sized legends.

1. Historical Context (1998‑99)

Parma’s ninth consecutive season in Serie A ended with 56 points and 4th place, behind Milan, Lazio and Fiorentina. At the same time the club completed a historic domestic‑continental double:

• Coppa Italia: defeated Fiorentina in the two‑legged final on away goals (3‑3 aggregate).

• UEFA Cup: 3‑0 win over Olympique Marseille in Moscow on 12 May 1999 before 61 000 spectators.

Key Players

Player	Role	Highlight
Hernán Crespo	Striker	Scored the opener in the UEFA Cup final
Juan S. Verón	Playmaker	Provided the assist for Chiesa’s 3‑0
Gianluigi Buffon / Fabio Cannavaro	Keeper & Defender	World‑class backbone of the defence

2. Parma 98‑99 in Subbuteo La Leggenda

Detail	Official Replica
Shirt	Yellow with blue cross, Parmalat sponsor
Shorts	Blue with yellow trim
Goalkeeper	Full red kit (Buffon)
Packaging	Green “La Leggenda” box, LW blister

The set is occasionally found on vintage marketplaces and eBay. Check current availability in our online catalogue.

3. Why Your Collection Needs It

1. Rare domestic + European double – still unique in Italian football history.

2. Star‑studded roster – Crespo, Verón, Chiesa, Thuram, Cannavaro, Buffon… all in one box.

3. Iconic kit – the yellow‑blue cross is instantly recognisable on the Subbuteo pitch.

4. Limited production – the 2009‑2011 La Leggenda series was issued in small runs; sealed sets already attract investors.

4. Recommended Match‑Ups

• Lazio 1999‑2000 – recreate late‑90s Coppa delle Coppe clashes.

• Ajax 1995‑96 – continental test of the era.

• Milan 1993‑94 – replay San Siro nights of old.

5. How to Buy

• Single set: add Parma 98‑99 to your cart.

• Bulk for resellers: request a quote via the contact form stating quantity and destination.

• Shipping: EU delivery in 48‑72 h with certified shock‑proof packaging.

6. Conclusion

Parma 1998‑99 represents the last great “provincial” fairy‑tale in Italian football to lift international trophies. With Subbuteo La Leggenda you can recreate Crespo’s lob, Verón’s geometry and Buffon’s saves in 1:100 scale.

Limited stock – secure your yellow‑blue history piece before it sells out! 👉 Visit www.laleggendadelsubbuteo.com and bring Parma 98‑99 to your Subbuteo table.