{"product_id":"1996-98-germany-knorr-shirt","title":"Germany Home Shirt Adidas 1996-98 Knorr Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eGermany Home Shirt Adidas 1996-98 — The Klinsmann, Bierhoff Era and the Roof of Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1996, the \u003cstrong\u003eMannschaft\u003c\/strong\u003e dominated everything in its path at the English Euro and lifted the trophy at Wembley. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 1996-98 Germany home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its Knorr sponsor patch, is exactly what the players wore during that golden period — a piece straight out of one of European football's greatest sagas.\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 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\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShirt Sponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knorr\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS, LITTLE BUBBLES, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, each imperfection tells a story\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBetween 1996 and 1998, the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman national team\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the busiest periods in its recent history. Reigning European champions after winning \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e in England, they approached the \u003cstrong\u003e1998 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in France as undeniable favourites. This shirt is that of a transitional generation — between the old guard of the reunification era and a new wave that was beginning to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, \u003cstrong\u003eJürgen Klinsmann\u003c\/strong\u003e wore the armband and embodied the soul of this team — a formidable goal scorer, charismatic captain, capable of turning a match around single-handedly. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eOliver Bierhoff\u003c\/strong\u003e entered legend at Wembley with his \u003cstrong\u003egolden goal\u003c\/strong\u003e against the Czech Republic in the Euro 96 final, the first golden goal in the history of major tournaments. And behind them, the Adidas-Germany block held the fort with guys like \u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Sammer\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ballon d'Or 1996, or \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Möller\u003c\/strong\u003e, king of midfielders at the time.\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\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, Oliver Bierhoff scored the first \u003cstrong\u003egolden goal\u003c\/strong\u003e in the history of an international final. Germany became European champions for the third time — and this shirt is exactly what they wore that night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Sammer — Ballon d'Or 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA dominant libero defender, Sammer won the \u003cstrong\u003eBallon d'Or France Football 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e — the only East German defender to have clinched the ultimate award. A distinction that perfectly fits this period in terms of symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1998 World Cup — Quarter-final elimination against Croatia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWearing the same shirt in France, the \u003cstrong\u003eMannschaft\u003c\/strong\u003e suffered a heavy defeat against an in-form Croatia, with a score that Germans have not forgotten. A brutal end to a cycle, which closed the era of an entire generation.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a copy made for the masses twenty years later. It's a piece produced at the time, under the same conditions as those worn by players or sold in official stores at the time of the events. The construction, the labels, the finishes — everything is period. That's what makes the difference for a true \u003cstrong\u003efootball shirt collector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a few pulls, slight bubbles on the flocking, and a slightly worn print. This is the natural state of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e — not damaged, not massacred, just lived in. And frankly, this kind of wear cannot be faked in a shop. It's earned on the pitch or in the stands, in an era when football still had a different feel.\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 Adidas sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An S from that era generally fits more like a modern XS — cuts were more fitted, fabrics less elastic, and players' builds were not yet calibrated for 1.90m giants on testosterone. In short, if you wear an M today, this vintage S might be short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the shirt. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't fit the shoulders is frustrating for everyone — and it doesn't resell any easier afterwards.\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 1996-98 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Knorr sponsor is a piece that crystallizes two years of German football at the peak of its European power. It's the Klinsmann-Bierhoff-Sammer generation, Euro 96, Wembley, the golden goal — all condensed into a single fabric. Shirts from this precise time window, with this specific sponsor and in authentic cut, are becoming increasingly rare on the market. Serious collectors know this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's honestly a very good condition for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt of 25 years or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. There aren't many in this state — most of those still circulating have taken a beating, been washed at 60°, or dried on the radiator for a decade. This one is still here, standing, presentable. That's not insignificant.\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 — Shirt 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 Euro 96 and the Klinsmann generation ever thrilled you, this shirt belongs in your collection — period. It's up to you to see if someone else gets it before you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allemagne","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53989210652947,"sku":"349730","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1996-98-GERMANY-KNORR-SHIRT-S-349730_1.jpg?v=1774832754","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1996-98-germany-knorr-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}