{"product_id":"1996-98-eintracht-frankfurt-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Eintracht Frankfurt Home 1996-98 Puma Long-Sleeve Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt 1996-98 Puma Long-Sleeve Jersey — The Eagle of the Oder in Collector's Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1996 and 1998, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through an intense rebuilding period in an ultra-competitive Bundesliga. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma long-sleeve home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Motors\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on the chest is exactly the embodiment of that era — that of a historic club searching for itself, before fortunes turned.\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 1996–1998\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eintracht Frankfurt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mitsubishi Motors\u003cbr\u003e\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;'\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Eintracht Frankfurt\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; is one of Germany's most emblematic clubs, founded in 1899 and deeply rooted in the city's popular culture. The club won the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;1980 UEFA Cup\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, was a finalist in the European Cup in 1960, and is a multiple DFB-Pokal winner. The 1996-1998 period was a pivotal phase: \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Eintracht\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; was navigating the mid-table of the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bundesliga\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, striving to stabilize its squad and regain the consistency that had allowed it to rank among Europe's greats a few decades earlier.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;!--nl--\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\" line-height:1.8=\"\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eJay-Jay Okocha\u003c\/strong\u003e — who played in Frankfurt between 1992 and 1996 — had left an indelible mark on fans' memories. The 1996-97 season saw profiles like \u003cstrong\u003eUwe Bein\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prominent German midfielder of the 90s, and \u003cstrong\u003eMaurizio Gaudino\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wear the eagle. It was a time when the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e regained its international prestige, and every match at the \u003cstrong\u003eWaldstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e was a battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Waldstadion always standing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrankfurt's stadium, nicknamed the Waldstadion, still vibrated to the rhythm of derbies and confrontations against the league's giants. Every home match carried the weight of a rich history and a fan base among the most passionate in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DFB-Pokal as a horizon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this period, the German Cup remained one of the top priorities for a club of \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt's\u003c\/strong\u003e stature, having already lifted the trophy four times. This cup ambition gave a special meaning to European nights and national clashes played in this jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Puma partnership, a classic of German football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e have a historic relationship that has dressed generations of players and supporters. Puma's productions from the 90s are now among the most sought after by collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, for their cut, manufacturing quality, and authentic designs rooted in the pre-Bosman era.\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 like this one is the model worn on the field or sold as a player version at the time — not a modern reproduction. The cut, materials, finish of the badges, and period flocking are incomparable to what is made today. We're talking about an item manufactured nearly thirty years ago, which has survived through time in good enough condition to be put up for sale: it's not easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe condition of this jersey was not specified in the listing, which means you absolutely must consult the provided photos to assess its visual condition. \u003cstrong\u003ePuma jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally age well — the prints are solid, the seams hold — but each piece is unique. That's also the charm of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e: it has a life behind it.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern sizes. A vintage XS can be similar to a contemporary S, or even a very fitted XS depending on the brand. The cuts of the time were generally straighter, less ergonomic than current jerseys — and you feel it immediately when you put them on. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Eintracht Frankfurt XS long-sleeve jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore intended for a slender and rather small build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your measurements: chest circumference, shoulder width, and back length. Compare them with the actual dimensions of the jersey if they are available in the product description, or contact the seller directly. A vintage jersey that doesn't fit is always a frustration — and it remains a collector's item, not an easily exchangeable garment.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Eintracht Frankfurt jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s Puma era are becoming increasingly rare on the secondary market. The club has a major European history — the 1960 final, the \u003cstrong\u003e1980 UEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more recently the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e victory which put Frankfurt back on the international map — making historical pieces even more desirable. A \u003cstrong\u003e1996-98 long-sleeve home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rarely seen version: long-sleeves sold less at the time and are therefore less common today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe long-sleeve version of a \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Bundesliga collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the piece you show your friends when you want to prove that your collection isn't limited to the oversaturated major clubs on the market. There aren't many circulating in this condition, from this era, for this specific club — and an XS is even harder to find, as small sizes were often used by young players or fervent supporters who knew how to preserve them.\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\/Eintracht_Frankfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt - 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 - Kit History\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 looking for a piece that stands out from the beaten path of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, one that carries the history of a great German club in an authentic long-sleeve version from that era — you've come to the right place. 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