{"product_id":"1988-91-germany-longsleeve","title":"Germany Home Long Sleeve Shirt Adidas 1988-91","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eGermany Home Adidas 1988-1991 Shirt — Long Sleeves, The Era of Titans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1988 and 1991, the \u003cstrong\u003eMannschaft\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the absolute peak of world football. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas long-sleeved home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in size L is exactly what German players wore during high-stakes winter matches, in qualifiers, in major European stadiums — and few in this condition remain in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988-1991\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany (National Team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOME SHIRT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE BOBBLES, LITTLE DIRTY ON THE COLLAR — authentic wear for a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, proving it's not a piece that's been sitting in a display case\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe period 1988-1991 is one of the most intense and action-packed in the entire history of the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman national team\u003c\/strong\u003e. In three years, the Mannschaft went through Euro 1988 hosted in West Germany, the \u003cstrong\u003e1990 World Cup in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e — which they won — and already began qualifying for Euro 1992. It was a golden generation, an iron team, built to win and which did indeed win. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas Germany shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e literally bears the imprint of that dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis group was led by players who became absolute legends of world football. \u003cstrong\u003eLothar Matthäus\u003c\/strong\u003e, captain and engine of the team, was at the peak of his career during this period. \u003cstrong\u003eRudi Völler\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJürgen Klinsmann\u003c\/strong\u003e formed one of the most feared attacking duos in Europe. In defense, \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Brehme\u003c\/strong\u003e embodied that German solidity that let nothing pass. Wearing this shirt means owning a piece directly linked to these men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 1988 — The semi-final against the Netherlands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn their home soil, the Germans faced the Dutch in what remains one of the fiercest semi-finals in the tournament's history. West Germany fell to an extraordinary Dutch team, but this clash remains etched in the collective memory of European football — and this shirt was their attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1990 World Cup — The triumph in Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the centerpiece of this period. West Germany won the world title in Rome against Argentina, with a penalty from Andreas Brehme late in the match. This \u003cstrong\u003e1990 World Champion title\u003c\/strong\u003e was the absolute consecration of this generation, and this Adidas shirt model is precisely the one worn throughout this mythical campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReunification — A historic turning point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1990, at the very moment this team lifted the World Cup, Germany politically reunified. \u003cstrong\u003eFootball and History rarely intersect with such symbolic power.\u003c\/strong\u003e This shirt is therefore also a witness to a major historical shift, which gives it a dimension that goes far beyond sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece produced at the time, to be worn — not to be looked at in a display case decades later. The finishes, the internal labels, the fitted cut, the materials of the time: all of this, a replica cannot reproduce identically. A genuine one from this period has a texture, a weight, a soul that only time can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e: some small bobbles on the fabric, a slight stain on the collar — exactly what you'd expect from a shirt that has lived. No holes, no tears, no serious damage. This is the ideal condition for a collector: presence of history without structural degradation. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Germany shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in better condition than this at that age is almost non-existent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas sizes from the 80s-90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 1988 L often fits like a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on contemporary body shapes. Cuts were more fitted, shorter in the back, with narrower shoulders than what we are used to today. Never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual product measurements if available. Ask the store directly if you have any doubts — 30 seconds of checking is better than a return. For a wall display or a frame, size matters less. If you plan to wear it, be rigorous with measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGermany 1988-1991 long-sleeved home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most sought-after pieces in \u003cstrong\u003evintage football collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e. The long-sleeved version is consistently rarer than the short-sleeved version — it was produced less, sold less, and therefore much less preserved over time. Finding a copy in good condition today is already an achievement. The period also makes it a historical object in its own right: World Cup, German reunification, the Matthäus-Klinsmann generation. Everything is combined to make this piece a must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be honest. The majority of circulating copies have spent 8\/10 of their life poorly stored, in an attic or folded in a bag. This one displays a \u003cstrong\u003esolid 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with consistent wear and no unpleasant surprises. For a \u003cstrong\u003eretro Germany Adidas shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation with long sleeves, this is truly a serious opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germany_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eGermany — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — History of Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're building a serious collection around 80s-90s football, this shirt ticks all the boxes. Take your time to think about it — but not too much, pieces like this never stay around for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allemagne","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53989210259731,"sku":"321958","price":299.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS","offer_id":53989210292499,"sku":"305399","price":299.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1988-91-GERMANY-LONGSLEEVE-L-321958_1.jpg?v=1774832737","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1988-91-germany-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}