The name of the Italian national team has been associated with the Azzurri, which means blue used in honor of the Savoy royal family, which united the country under a single flag and referee, in reference to the shirt he has worn for more than 100 years now.
Italy remained in the blue of their main shirt, despite the fall of that family's rule during the 1940s, and turned the country to the Republic after its defeat in World War II, before an unexpected "coup" announced by the Italian Football Federation, on Monday.
The team's green shirt will be produced by Puma, according to Sky News.
Italy wore this color only once throughout its history, during a 2-0 win over Argentina at the Olympic Stadium in 1954.
The Italian federation says that the use of this color is linked to the celebration of young Italian talent, where green indicates youth and the future.
Union officials did not say how long the green shirt would be worn, but it was expected to be a temporary order given the difficulty of giving up the famous blue.