{"product_id":"1998-00-lazio-shirt","title":"Lazio Home Puma Jersey 1998-2000 Vintage CIRIO","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLazio 1998-2000 Puma Shirt — The Pre-Scudetto Era in Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1998 and 2000, \u003cstrong\u003eLazio Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e was building one of Europe's most feared teams — and this \u003cstrong\u003ePuma home shirt featuring CIRIO\u003c\/strong\u003e is direct proof of that. Two seasons, a formidable squad, and at the end of the road, an Italian championship title that would be etched in the club's history. You hold a piece of that epic journey in your hands.\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 Lazio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CIRIO\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 shirt, no tears, no major stains, just the patina of time\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 90s marked the golden age of \u003cstrong\u003eLazio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under the leadership of president Sergio Cragnotti — whose agro-food empire \u003cstrong\u003eCIRIO\u003c\/strong\u003e is prominently displayed on this very shirt — the Roman club invested heavily to reach the pinnacle of European football. The project was ambitious, the recruitment clinical, and the results followed. Lazio no longer played just to participate: they played to win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eDuring the 1998-2000 period, the Lazio dressing room was stacked with talent. \u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Nesta\u003c\/strong\u003e in central defense, imperial and untouchable. \u003cstrong\u003ePavel Nedvěd\u003c\/strong\u003e exploding on the left wing with diesel-like energy. \u003cstrong\u003eMarcelo Salas\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Mancini\u003c\/strong\u003e complementing each other wonderfully in attack. And then there was \u003cstrong\u003eSinisa Mihajlovic\u003c\/strong\u003e, with his lethal free kicks and his fierce determination on big nights. A team built to chase and win trophies, which it did.\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 Coppa Italia — The first trophy of the Cragnotti era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, Lazio lifted the \u003cstrong\u003eCoppa Italia\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming that the sporting project was on the right track. This title laid the foundations for a dynamic that would lead the club even higher in subsequent seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1999 UEFA Super Cup — Lazio on top of Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn August 1999, Lazio won the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Super Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e against Manchester United, the reigning European champions. A resounding victory that proved this team feared no one, not even Europe's biggest clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1999-2000 Scudetto — The title that crowned everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe highlight of this period was the \u003cstrong\u003e1999-2000 Scudetto\u003c\/strong\u003e, snatched in the final weeks of a breathtaking championship. This Italian championship title, the second in the club's history, remains Lazio's last to date — which gives it an even greater symbolic value with the passage of time.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a mass-produced copy for the general public. It's the version worn or intended for players, with its specific finishes, woven badges, more technical cut, and materials that age differently from standard replicas. Over time, these pieces become rare — old stocks run out, collectors snap them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLazio Puma 1998-2000 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e rated 8\/10 with its \"little pulls\" is exactly what a serious collector is looking for: a piece that has lived, not a pristine item that has never seen a stadium. The micro-pulls in the fabric attest to real use, a concrete past. That's vintage authenticity — not sanitized perfection, but the truth of an object that has stood the test of time.\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 shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut to the standards of the era: shorter, narrower, without the baggy or oversized fits we know today. A vintage XL often corresponds to a modern L, or even an M depending on body shape. Don't rely on your current habits when ordering — sizes have changed, and so have cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out a tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual shirt dimensions provided in the product details. If you're aiming for a fitted look, choose your usual size. If you want a looser effect, as shirts were worn back then, you can stick with this XL even if your modern chest size is an L. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact the shop — it's better to ask an extra question than make an unnecessary return.\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\u003eLazio 1998-2000 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that encapsulates everything that makes a collector's item valuable: a pivotal era, a club at the peak of its power, a kit manufacturer — \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e — whose products from this period are highly sought after today, and a sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eCIRIO\u003c\/strong\u003e inseparable from Lazio's 90s history. Three elements united on a single fabric. It's rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 8\/10 condition, it's even rarer. Most shirts from this generation were worn threadbare or lost in damp boxes. A copy with so few visible flaws is exactly what \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e have been hunting for years. There aren't many in this condition — and those that exist don't stay on the market for long.\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\/S.S._Lazio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLazio — 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.legaseriea.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSerie A — Official Website\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 shirt is Lazio at its peak — before everything got complicated. If you let it go, you'll regret it at the next collectors' transfer window.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lazio","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54005745615123,"sku":"366306","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1998-00-LAZIO-SHIRT-XL-366306_1.jpg?v=1775188075","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1998-00-lazio-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}