{"product_id":"1999-01-olympique-marseille-shirt","title":"OM Away Shirt 1999-2001 Adidas Ericsson Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOlympique de Marseille Away Jersey 1999-2001 — Adidas, the era of Phocaean reconstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt the end of 1999, \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique de Marseille\u003c\/strong\u003e was barely emerging from a wild decade — glory, scandal, downfall, and the slow return to prominence. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 1999-2001 away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, bearing the \u003cstrong\u003eEricsson\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, perfectly embodies this pivotal moment: a club in reconstruction, renewed ambitions, and an identity being rebuilt match after match away from the Vélodrome.\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 1999-2001\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympique de Marseille\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ERICSSON\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPOTS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, some light marks that bear witness to its history\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;\"\u003eBetween 1999 and 2001, \u003cstrong\u003eOM went through a period of resurgence\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Phocaean club, relegated to the second division in 1994 after the VA-OM affair and financial scandals, had since returned to the elite and was trying to reclaim European spots. This jersey, worn on opposing fields across all of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Ligue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolizes a club that refused to die and was rebuilding its sporting legitimacy stone by stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eEricsson\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Swedish telecommunications giant then in full global expansion — dates this jersey with surgical precision. It's the end of the 90s, the era of Nokia phones and the first internet subscriptions, and Marseille, like many major European clubs, was modernizing at high speed. This partnership gives this jersey an absolutely irreplaceable historical flavor for any serious \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;\"\u003eThe players who wore these colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBetween 1999 and 2001, the Marseille locker room was far from lacking talent. \u003cstrong\u003eSamir Nasri\u003c\/strong\u003e, still a teenager, was starting to emerge in the club's youth teams. On the field with the professionals, players like \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Pires\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had left the club a little before, could be found, but it was primarily the generation led by \u003cstrong\u003eFabrizio Ravanelli\u003c\/strong\u003e — who arrived at the Vélodrome in 2001 — that illustrated the club's renewed ambitions. The silver-haired Italian striker alone symbolized Marseille's return to the scene of \u003cstrong\u003evintage European football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eKey players like \u003cstrong\u003eFranck Lebœuf\u003c\/strong\u003e and the stints of experienced players recruited to stabilize the squad bear witness to a sporting policy that was finding its footing. The coach of that era had to contend with tight budgets and the expectations of supporters who never let their guard down. The \u003cstrong\u003eVélodrome\u003c\/strong\u003e, even for an away jersey, remained the emotional reference point for this entire period.\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 return to the European stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the very end of the 90s, Marseille gradually returned to UEFA competitions after years of drought. Playing away in this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e meant participating in this gradual resurrection of a legendary French football club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rivalry with Ligue 1 heavyweights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese seasons saw OM face a \u003cstrong\u003eLyon on the rise\u003c\/strong\u003e, a PSG consolidating its Parisian status, and competitive Bordeaux teams. Away trips in this era's French major stadiums were all battles to affirm that Marseille was back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adidas era in Marseille, a retro football classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas and OM\u003c\/strong\u003e during this period produced jerseys that are now highly sought after by collectors. The late-century design, typical of Adidas's work at the time — clean lines, iconic club badge, signature three stripes — has become an aesthetic reference for \u003cstrong\u003eFrench retro football\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a different category from a mass-produced replica. The materials used, the cut, the interior finishes, the period tags — everything is different. An authentic Adidas from the late 90s was designed to be worn by professional footballers, with technical fabrics of the time that have nothing to do with the supporter versions marketed in parallel. That's what makes it a unique item, not just a garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with spots\u003c\/strong\u003e — some small, light marks that prove its authenticity and history. A perfect 10\/10 jersey appearing out of nowhere in 2024 raises more questions than an honest 8\/10 with its small imperfections from use. These marks are proof that this jersey existed, that it was worn, that it was part of history.\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;\"\u003eA crucial point for any purchase of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas 90s-2000s jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e: the sizes of that era absolutely do not correspond to current standards. A vintage XL often fits like a modern L, or even an M depending on the cut. Adidas, in particular, had much more fitted sizes than what you find in stores today. Never rely solely on the label, especially for an online purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe most reliable method: measure a jersey you regularly wear and that fits you well when laid flat, then compare with the exact measurements of this jersey. Shoulder width, chest width laid flat, total length — these three measurements give you an accurate picture. Don't hesitate to contact us if you want detailed measurements of this item before validating your order.\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\u003e1999-2001 OM away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a pivotal and still underestimated period in the history of the Phocaean club. Everyone chases after the jerseys from the golden era of the 90s with the Champions League, but this era of reconstruction deserves just as much interest — it's the Marseille after the storm, the one fighting to exist again. And \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas jerseys from this generation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the Ericsson sponsor, are becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An \u003cstrong\u003eOM vintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e at 8\/10 is the ideal rating for a serious collector: clean enough to be proud to display or wear, worn enough to be totally authentic. This type of item, in an away version — generally rarer than home kits because produced in smaller quantities — disappears from radar quickly. Once it's gone, it's gone.\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\/Olympique_de_Marseille\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMarseille - 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.ligue1.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 - 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;\"\u003eIf you're an OM fan or simply a lover of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench retro football\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece has a place in your collection — not to resell in six months, but because it tells something true about a club and an era. 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