Italy will wear a specially designed jersey for the 2009 Confederations Cup...

The Azzurri are set to take part in the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa this summer and will do so wearing a specially designed kit, according to Calciomercato.

Puma has designed Italy's kit for the tournament as a tribute to the Italian sides that won the World Cup in 1934 and 1938. The colour and style of the jersey are reminiscent of the era with a v-neck and the Italian tri-colour symbol just above the heart. The oblique background stripes of the jersey will also have the word 'Italia' repeated.

Real Madrid defender and Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro is enthusiastic about the new kit and will be involved with its presentation.

At present, it is planned that the strips will be used only for the Confederations Cup tournament, and then it seems they will be folded and put away, as the Italian national team will return to a more modern style.

The tournament runs from June 14 to June 28. Italy are in Group B with Brazil, the United States and Egypt.