{"product_id":"1995-97-juventus-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Juventus Home Kappa 1995-97 Long Sleeve Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eJuventus 1995-97 – The Old Lady's Kappa long-sleeved jersey at the peak of Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1995 and 1997, \u003cstrong\u003eJuventus of Turin\u003c\/strong\u003e was not merely building a project – it was writing one of the most intense chapters in its history. This \u003cstrong\u003eKappa long-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with the \u003cstrong\u003eSONY\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, is a direct witness to this period when the \u003cem\u003eVecchia Signora\u003c\/em\u003e reigned supreme in Serie A and terrorized Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995-1997\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juventus FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SONY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS, LITTLE SPOTS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, not a display jersey fresh out of the closet\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 1995-1997 period marks the absolute peak of the \u003cstrong\u003eLippi-era Juventus\u003c\/strong\u003e. Marcello Lippi had just taken the reins of the club and built a war machine that would establish dominance in Italy and Europe simultaneously. The \u003cstrong\u003eSerie A\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, the European Super Cup, the Club World Cup — Juve swept almost everything, and this \u003cstrong\u003eKappa long-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the one seen on the pitch during every crucial winter match in Turin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the bench and on the field, the names are legendary. \u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Del Piero\u003c\/strong\u003e was exploding onto the scene, \u003cstrong\u003eGianluca Vialli\u003c\/strong\u003e was beautifully ending his Bianconeri career, \u003cstrong\u003eFabrizio Ravanelli\u003c\/strong\u003e was crushing opposing defenses with headers, and in the back, \u003cstrong\u003eCiro Ferrara\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePaolo Montero\u003c\/strong\u003e held the fort. In the midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eDidier Deschamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — yes, the future manager of Les Bleus — was the boss, the metronome of this team. This jersey carries the legacy of that generation in its seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Serie A title 1994-95 and the confirmation 1996-97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJuventus won the Scudetto during this period and overwhelmingly confirmed its dominance in the Italian championship. Lippi established a consistency that few Italian clubs had experienced at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champions League 1995-96: the night in Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn May 22, 1996, Juventus beat Seedorf's and Kluivert's Ajax on penalties in Rome and lifted the \u003cstrong\u003eBig-Eared Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e. Del Piero, Vialli, Ravanelli — this Kappa jersey is exactly the one worn by the players during this historic European campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1997 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJuve returned to the final the following year in Munich. Victory would not come that night against the Germans, but the mere fact of reaching two consecutive Champions League finals alone summarizes the stratospheric level of this club during that period. This \u003cstrong\u003e1995-97 Kappa home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e literally carries these two European sagas.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica from that era or a modern re-release. An authentic one has the cut of the time, the original finishes, the grammage of the Kappa fabric as it was made in the 90s — with its specificities, its labels, its construction specific for match or training. It is an object of the era, not an evocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003e6\/10 condition with pulls and a few light stains\u003c\/strong\u003e — these are the marks of a jersey that has lived, that was probably worn and not just stored. For a serious collector, this authentic patina has a value that an item still in its original packaging will never have. But let's be clear: if you are looking for an immaculate jersey for display, this is not it. If you are looking for a true \u003cstrong\u003evintage Juventus Kappa jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with a history, you are in the right place.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizing of vintage 90s jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e does not correspond to current standards. A Kappa XL from 1995 generally fits like a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body types. The cuts of the time were more fitted, less oversized — that was the aesthetic of 90s football, before jerseys became loose and technical. Do not order your usual size with your eyes closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure a t-shirt or jersey you currently wear and that fits you well: shoulder width, chest circumference, and back length. Compare with our measurements available on the product sheet. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us directly.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eJuventus Kappa 1995-97 long-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that corresponds to one of the great cycles in the club's history. The long-sleeved version is always rarer than the short-sleeved version — people buy fewer of them, clubs order fewer of them, so collectors find fewer of them on the market. Add to that the SONY sponsor, iconic of this period, and you have an item that ticks all the boxes of a \u003cstrong\u003e90s collector's football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 6\/10 with pulls and small stains means there's still a lot of life left — it's wearable, presentable, and clearly identifiable as a jersey from that era. There aren't many on the market in this condition, or in better condition for that matter. Examples from this season sell quickly when they are in good condition, and this one has what it takes to please a Juve fan from the 90s or an admirer of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Italian football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\/Juventus_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eJuventus F.C. – 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 jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legaseriea.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSerie A – Official Website\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;\"\u003eLippi's, Del Piero's, Deschamps', and Vialli's Juventus doesn't need to be sold – it speaks for itself. This Kappa long-sleeved jersey is just an opportunity to keep a piece of that era on your shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Juventus","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53976075010323,"sku":"348059","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-97-JUVENTUS-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XL-348059_1.jpg?v=1774767630","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-97-juventus-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}