Riccardo Montolivo's Adidas Predator lethal zones match worn boots. This special
made to measure boots were worn during the season 2012/2013. Both boots are
personalized with "MONTOLIVO", "18" and a flag of Italy. On 10 October 2006,
Montolivo scored the winning goal when Italy beat Spain 2–1 and qualified for
2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. On 17 October 2007,
Montolivo debuted for the Azzurri in a 2–0 friendly win against South Africa. He
was also called up for Italy's provisional squad before the Euro 2008 tournament.
However Coach Roberto Donadoni would eventually omit him from the final list of
23. Montolivo was summoned by Pierluigi Casiraghi to participate in the 2008
Beijing Olympic Games, scoring one goal in the tournament. After playing a bit-part role at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, he started all 3 games at the
2010 FIFA World Cup partnering Daniele De Rossi as a replacement for the
injured Andrea Pirlo.