{"product_id":"1996-98-germany-icke-shirt","title":"Germany Home Shirt Adidas 1996-98 Vintage | Euro 96","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eGermany Home Adidas Jersey 1996-98 — The Bierhoff Era, the \"Icke\" Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eJune 1996, Wembley. Oliver Bierhoff comes on in the Euro final and scores the \u003cstrong\u003efirst golden goal in the history of a major international competition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eMannschaft wins Euro 96\u003c\/strong\u003e in this jersey. To simply call it \"vintage\" would be an insult — this is an \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Germany 1996-98 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that witnessed one of the greatest moments in German football of the decade.\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 Germany (national team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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;\"\u003eBetween 1996 and 1998, the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman national team\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its history. It emerged from an absolute continental triumph — \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 1996 in England\u003c\/strong\u003e — and prepared for the \u003cstrong\u003e1998 World Cup in France\u003c\/strong\u003e. Berti Vogts was the coach, a behind-the-scenes man who managed a team with character, pragmatic, tough, typically German. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Germany home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is what the Mannschaft wore at the peak of its post-Euro confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe generation that wore this jersey was a generation of warriors. \u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Sammer\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ballon d'Or 1996, was the boss of the defense and playmaking. \u003cstrong\u003eJürgen Klinsmann\u003c\/strong\u003e, a charismatic captain, embodied the German offensive elegance of the era. \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Möller\u003c\/strong\u003e distributed the play in midfield with surgical precision. And then there was \u003cstrong\u003eOliver Bierhoff\u003c\/strong\u003e, the golden goal man, the new face of German attack. A golden generation in an iconic jersey.\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\u003eEuro 1996 — Bierhoff's Golden Goal at Wembley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn June 30, 1996, against the Czech Republic, Oliver Bierhoff came on and first scored the equalizer, then the \u003cstrong\u003efirst golden goal in the history of an international final\u003c\/strong\u003e in extra time. Germany became European champions for the third time in its history, in this Adidas jersey, witnessed by 73,000 spectators at Wembley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Sammer — Ballon d'Or in the skin of a modern libero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSammer won the Ballon d'Or in 1996, a rare reward for a defender, and this jersey is the one he wore at the time of his triumph. To see him wear this jersey on a field was to see a complete footballer, a German-style libero who advanced into zones, recovered, relaunched, directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1998 World Cup — The end of an era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn France, Germany arrived with this jersey and legitimate ambitions. They reached the quarter-finals before being eliminated by Croatia. This tournament marked the end of the Vogts cycle and the beginning of a long reconstruction. This jersey therefore carries both the glory of 1996 and the nostalgia of a generation that faded in 1998.\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 version sold in stores for regular fans. It's the player version — a more tailored fit, technical material, different finishes, woven or flocked logos using the methods of the era. On an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Adidas Germany jersey from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll find the characteristic details of Adidas craftsmanship from that decade: the iconic stripes, the specific pre-Climalite fabric, the construction designed for the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10 with some minor pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — these are exactly the marks that prove it has lived, that it has been worn, that it has history in its seams. A perfect 10\/10 vintage jersey can sometimes seem too clean to be true. Here, you have a piece with character and soul, without any major flaws that would spoil the overall look.\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\u003eAdidas vintage jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e run significantly smaller than current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003esize M from 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e often corresponds to what we would now call an S or an S\/M depending on your body type. The cuts of the time were designed to be fitted, close to the body — a far cry from the loose and oversized cuts that flooded the market in the 2000s and 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if they are available, or do not hesitate to contact the store directly. A collector's jersey is also meant to be worn — so make sure it's your size to fully enjoy it.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGermany home Adidas jersey 1996-98\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those pieces that every serious vintage football jersey collector wants in their wardrobe. It represents a specific era — the 90s, the golden age of Adidas technical jerseys, a Mannschaft at its peak — and it enjoys immediate international recognition. Any football fan around the world recognizes this jersey and knows exactly what it represents. It's a safe bet in the world of \u003cstrong\u003eretro collector football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn addition, finding a copy in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e without holes, without excessive fading, without torn flocking — that has become rare. German jerseys of this generation have circulated a lot, been worn a lot, and well-preserved copies are becoming increasingly discreet on the market. There aren't many in this condition still floating around at accessible prices — it's now or probably much more expensive in a few years.\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 — Jersey 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;\"\u003eThis jersey is a piece of German football history from the 90s — Euro 96, Sammer, Bierhoff, Klinsmann. If you're a fan of that era or looking for a strong piece for your vintage collection, hesitation would be a mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allemagne","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53989210620179,"sku":"367080","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1996-98-GERMANY-ICKE-SHIRT-M-367080_3.jpg?v=1774832753","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1996-98-germany-icke-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}