{"product_id":"1997-99-mallorca-shirt","title":"Mallorca Away Kelme 1997-99 Vintage Spanair Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMallorca 1997-99 — The Kelme away shirt from the golden insular era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1997 and 1999, \u003cstrong\u003eReal Club Deportivo Mallorca\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced two absolutely crazy Primera División seasons, driven by a tight-knit team and a passionate crowd at Lluís Sitjar. This \u003cstrong\u003eKelme away shirt sponsored by Spanair\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct testament to that golden period — one that would lead the Bermellones to the heights of Spanish and European football.\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 1997-1999\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real Club Deportivo Mallorca\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kelme\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPANAIR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn the second half of the 90s, \u003cstrong\u003eRCD Mallorca\u003c\/strong\u003e was no longer the transient club it had long been. Under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eHéctor Cúper\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Argentinian coach who would become one of the most respected figures in Iberian football, the Balearic club transformed into a solid team, difficult to maneuver and feared throughout La Liga. This away shirt perfectly embodies this rise in power — discreet but real, built on a coherent project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad of this period was a beautiful mix of creative technicians and midfield warriors. \u003cstrong\u003eDani Güiza\u003c\/strong\u003e wasn't there yet, but players like \u003cstrong\u003eIván Campo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSávio\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Brazilian striker \u003cstrong\u003eMusampa\u003c\/strong\u003e gave the club a very particular identity. All sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eSpanair\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Spanish airline that perfectly matched the image of an island club with great continental ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1998 Copa del Rey final\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMallorca won the \u003cstrong\u003eCopa del Rey\u003c\/strong\u003e by beating Athletic Club de Bilbao, a historic title for the club and for an entire island. It was the first — and to this day still the best — national triumph for the Bermellones, and this Kelme shirt is a direct witness to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1998-99 Cup Winners' Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuoyed by their Copa del Rey victory, Mallorca embarked on the \u003cstrong\u003eCup Winners' Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and achieved an absolutely remarkable European run. The entire island vibrated to the rhythm of these European evenings — an adventure that culminated in the final against Lazio in Birmingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high-level Liga campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese two seasons saw Mallorca solidly maintain their position in \u003cstrong\u003ePrimera División\u003c\/strong\u003e against the usual giants such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Valencia CF. For a club of this size, holding its own week after week in such a dense Liga is an unforgettable performance.\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 a piece that has lived — made to be worn on a field or in the stands, not to stay sealed in packaging. The materials, the cut, the finishes: everything is designed for the reality of the match, not for the camera's eye. At \u003cstrong\u003eKelme\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Spanish kit manufacturer with a real football culture, the productions of this era have serious manufacturing quality, often underestimated compared to major North American or German brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is advertised in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's honest, transparent, and precisely what makes it a credible piece. A shirt from this era with no traces of wear would be suspicious. The pulls are the signature of a fabric that has traveled, that has been worn, that has existed outside of a closet. That's what an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing 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 at all correspond to current standards. An XL from 1997-99, from Kelme or any kit manufacturer of the time, generally fits like a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body types. The cuts were more fitted, the shoulders narrower, and the body of the shirt significantly less oversized than what we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, get out your tape measure. Measure your chest circumference flat, your waist circumference, and compare with the actual measurements of the shirt if they are available. A difference of 4 to 6 cm with your usual size on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage XL jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is completely normal — it's the rule, not the exception.\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\u003eMallorca Kelme 1997-99 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare piece for a simple reason: Mallorca is not one of the most collected clubs in Spain, and yet this specific period is one of the richest in their history. The finals, the Cup, Europe — all of this happened within this two-season interval, and the corresponding shirts are becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eSpanair\u003c\/strong\u003e adds an extra layer of history, that of an era when regional companies proudly sponsored their clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a shirt that has lived but remains presentable, displayable, wearable. The pulls are part of its history, not its degradation. There aren't many in this condition on the market — a shirt from this club, from this specific era, in this condition, is typically the kind of piece you regret letting go when it's out of stock.\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\/RCD_Mallorca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eRCD Mallorca - 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;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a Spanish jersey from the 90s that tells a real story — not just from the usual clubs you find everywhere — this one clearly deserves a place in your collection. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Spanish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010473742611,"sku":"334942","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-99-MALLORCA-SHIRT-XL-334942_1.jpg?v=1775452893","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-99-mallorca-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}