{"product_id":"1997-98-borussia-monchengladbach-shirt","title":"Borussia Mönchengladbach 1997-98 Reebok Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach 1997-98 Reebok Home Jersey — The era of reconstruction at Bokelberg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1997-98, \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period in its history: far from the European heights of the 70s, the Rhenish club sought to regain its place in the elite of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eReebok home jersey, kids' XS size\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eBELINEA\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an authentic fragment of that season — raw, worn, alive.\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 1997-1998\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borussia Mönchengladbach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reebok\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BELINEA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, some small pulled threads that bear witness to a real life on and off the field\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98 Bundesliga season\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of transition for Borussia Mönchengladbach. The Bokelberg club, five-time German champions in the 70s and two-time UEFA Cup winners, was no longer the powerhouse it once was. But the fervor of the \u003cstrong\u003eMönchengladbach supporters\u003c\/strong\u003e remained intact, and this jersey is its most direct textile symbol. \u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's equipment supplier at the time, offered a kit in the pure mid-90s aesthetic: generous cuts, synthetic materials characteristic of this pivotal decade in European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the sporting front, the \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98 Borussia Mönchengladbach team\u003c\/strong\u003e relied on a solid group to try to assert itself at the top of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e table. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Dahlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the great Swedish star who played for the club, had left their mark on this period in previous years. In 1997-98, the squad continued this logic of rebuilding with solid profiles, in a German championship then dominated by Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, reigning two-time European champions at the time. Playing against these giants with this jersey on their backs was already an act of resistance.\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\u003eThe rivalry with Borussia Dortmund, reigning European champions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1997-98, BVB had just won the Champions League against Juventus. Facing Borussia Dortmund's Möller, Riedle, and Herrlich in the Bundesliga with this jersey on their backs was a spectacle in itself — the derby of the two Borussias, one at the top, the other in recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBokelberg, last bastion of a bygone era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBökelbergstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e — this mythical stadium inaugurated in 1919 — still hosted the club's home matches in 1997-98. This jersey therefore potentially graced this historic pitch before the stadium definitively closed its doors in 2004, replaced by the modern Borussia-Park. Owning this jersey is owning a piece of the Bökelberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBELINEA, sponsor of a unique era in German football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBELINEA\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German brand specializing in computer monitors, perfectly reflects the economic spirit of late 90s football in the Bundesliga: well-established regional or national sponsors, far from the multinationals that would invade jerseys in the following decades. This logo on the chest is a precise temporal landmark, an undeniable marker of authenticity for any \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey collector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e does not look like what official stores resell today under a \"retro\" label. It is a garment that existed, that was produced to be worn at that precise time, with the textile technologies of the era — not a modernized re-edition for the nostalgic market. The internal labels, the seams, the embroideries or the flocking: everything speaks of an original \u003cstrong\u003eReebok manufacturing from the late 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with some small pulled threads — what collectors call \"little pulls\". It's the signature of a jersey that hasn't stayed in a drawer its whole life. It has lived. And yet, in this condition, it remains well above average for a \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98 Bundesliga jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e still in circulation. At 8\/10, it's very good for a piece of this age.\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 jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are sized differently from current standards. This model is referenced in size \u003cstrong\u003eXS Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e — a child size of the era that corresponds to a young teenager's build according to late 90s cuts. Jerseys from this era were already known for their looser fits than today's body-hugging tunics, but remain on builds that adults with a contained chest circumference can wear depending on their morphology and desired style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, it is highly recommended to \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and back length\u003c\/strong\u003e and compare them to the actual measurements of the jersey. A vintage child-size jersey can suit an adult looking for a very fitted \"old school tight\" fit, or simply a young fan. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact the shop to obtain the exact flat measurements — it is the only way to be sure before falling in love with 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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most successful and historic clubs in German football. However, its 90s jerseys — particularly in the \u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e version — are significantly less present on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market than those of Bayern or BVB. This is precisely what makes it a sought-after piece: the relative rarity of a great club, from a specific season, with an equipment manufacturer that has not dressed the club for a long time. The perfect triptych for a serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market — a \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach 1997-98 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in kids' XS size at 8\/10 is objectively rare. Pieces from this generation have often suffered twenty-five years of washing, haphazard storage, or careless thrift stores. Here, we have something preserved, with that honest little wear that proves authenticity without ever compromising the visual aspect. This is exactly the type of piece that \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e are snatching up.\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\/Borussia_Monchengladbach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach — 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.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 won't come around twice — if you're looking for an authentic \u003cstrong\u003e90s Reebok Borussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e piece in great condition, it's now or never.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borussia Monchengladbach","offers":[{"title":"XS. 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