{"product_id":"1998-00-borussia-monchengladbach-shirt-xs-boys-152cm","title":"Borussia Mönchengladbach Away Reebok 1998-2000 vintage shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt 1998-2000 — Reebok \u0026amp; Belinea, the Era of Reconstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1998 and 2000, \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its history: the legendary Bundesliga club sought to regain its footing after difficult years away from the European elite. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Reebok away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eBelinea\u003c\/strong\u003e — an iconic computer monitor brand of that era — is a direct witness to this reconstruction, size XS \/ 152cm, designed for young supporters of Die Fohlen.\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 1998-2000\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borussia Mönchengladbach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\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\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, some light pulls on the fabric, absolutely normal for an item of this generation\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;\"\u003eThe late 1990s, for \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e, was a period of serious transition. The club, five-time German champions in the 70s, double UEFA Cup winners in 1975 and 1979, found itself patiently rebuilding its sporting identity in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the European heights it had reached under the direction of Hennes Weisweiler a generation earlier. Wearing this shirt means wearing the history of a club that knows what it's like to come back from afar — and that forges character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, these 1998-2000 seasons saw Borussia fighting hard in the mid-table of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. Solid players, rooted in the club, carried the project. We think notably of local elements who embodied the philosophy of Die Fohlen — the Foals — this affectionate nickname that says it all about the club's spirit: young, combative, developing. \u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's kit manufacturer at the time, produced shirts with a characteristic cut of the late 90s: straight cut, slightly thick synthetic fabric, the complete look of the pre-Dri-FIT era.\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\u003eBorussia-Park doesn't exist yet, but Bökelberg vibrates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998-2000, the club still played at the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eBökelbergstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e, this mythical stadium opened in 1920 which would permanently close its doors in 2004. Each away trip with this shirt is a page from this stadium steeped in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reebok era, a defining chapter in the club's visual identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied Borussia Mönchengladbach for several seasons in the late 90s, producing shirts now highly sought after by collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. This partnership corresponds to a time when American kit manufacturers were trying to conquer European football with designs considered bold for the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelinea, a sponsor rooted in its time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eBELINEA\u003c\/strong\u003e — a brand of computer monitors from the Maxdata group, very present on the German market in the late 90s — places this shirt in a specific cultural context: Germany of the internet bubble, the technological boom, the Deutsche Mark still in pockets. This logo on the chest is a time capsule in itself.\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 a piece produced at the time to be worn — not a modern reproduction designed for decoration. The finishes, the inner labels, the quality of the flocking, and the cut are original, manufactured in Reebok factories in the late 90s. There is no comparison possible with reissues or modern replicas circulating on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with SLIGHTLY PULLS condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means a few micro-pulls on the fabric — perfectly visible to the discerning eye, absolutely normal for an item that has lived its life for over twenty-five years. This is what an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is all about: it bears the marks of time, and that is precisely what gives it its value and soul.\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 football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s and 2000s are cut significantly differently from current standards. This model is referenced as \u003cstrong\u003eXS \/ Children's size 152cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, which corresponds to a cut suitable for young supporters of the time or adults with a very slim build. The characteristic straight cut of Reebok makes it a fitted shirt, without the loose drape of modern shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, get out the tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the shirt — we advise you to ask for precise measurements if you want to wear the item. If it's for a collection or a display case, the question of size becomes secondary. But if you want to wear it to the stadium or in town, make sure the \u003cstrong\u003e152cm vintage Reebok\u003c\/strong\u003e matches your body shape before you commit.\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\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach Reebok away shirt 1998-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare piece in the market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Firstly, because Borussia Mönchengladbach, despite its status as a legendary club in German football history, remains underrepresented in retro shirt collections compared to Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund. Secondly, because Reebok pieces from this era are becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition — the American kit manufacturer gradually disappeared from the European football landscape in the early 2000s. Finally, the Belinea sponsor adds a layer of cultural and temporal authenticity that makes all the charm of shirts from this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt is among the best-preserved examples you'll come across. There aren't many in this condition on the market — a quarter of a century has passed since this shirt was made, and the vast majority of items from this season have been lost, damaged, or destroyed. This one has survived with class. This is exactly the kind of piece that disappears from specialist shops in a few hours when real collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman retro football\u003c\/strong\u003e stumble upon it.\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 — 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;\"\u003eAn away shirt of Die Fohlen at the dawn of the 2000s, by Reebok, with Belinea on the chest — this is the kind of piece that tells a story without needing a display case title to justify its place in a serious collection. It's up to you to decide if it will be in yours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borussia Monchengladbach","offers":[{"title":"Unique","offer_id":54008895078675,"sku":"360899","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1998-00-BORUSSIA-MONCHENGLADBACH-SHIRT-XS-BOYS-152CM-360899_1.jpg?v=1775341930","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1998-00-borussia-monchengladbach-shirt-xs-boys-152cm","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}