{"product_id":"1999-tenerife-shirt","title":"Vintage 1999 Tenerife Puma jersey – 90s La Liga collector's item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eTenerife 1999 Jersey – Puma, the volcanic island that made La Liga tremble\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1999, \u003cstrong\u003eCD Tenerife\u003c\/strong\u003e still embodied that Spanish provincial football capable of bringing down the giants. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma Tenerife jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the late 90s carries with it an entire era – that of an island club anchored in top-level competition, when the Canaries commanded respect across the entire peninsula. A piece straight from the Canary Islands for your collection.\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD Tenerife (Spain)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\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 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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn the late 90s, \u003cstrong\u003eCD Tenerife\u003c\/strong\u003e was much more than a club from the Canary Islands archipelago – it was a respected institution in the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimera División\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of beating Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at crucial moments. The club from Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López had built a solid reputation, based on both technical and combative football, typical of Spanish provincial teams who refused to be mere extras. This period marks one of the club's last great seasons at this level, before a gradual descent into lower divisions that would break the heart of an entire archipelago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe Tenerife squad at that time was built to survive in the elite with typical profiles of Spanish football at the end of the millennium – technical, tough players, proud of their island. The \u003cstrong\u003e1998-1999 season\u003c\/strong\u003e represented a permanent challenge to stay in the elite, with enormous pressure on every match, every point snatched. It was that kind of football – without a safety net, without lavish money, with fans who lived and died for their colors every weekend in the Canaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Madrid's tormentor (1992)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven if this jersey dates from 1999, it directly inherits the legend built a few years earlier: it was Tenerife who, in 1992, deprived Real Madrid of the Liga title by beating them on the final day – a bombshell that all of Spanish football still remembers. This Canary Islands team carried a heavy history, and every jersey bearing the Tenerife shield echoed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStill the tormentor, again in 1995\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenerife did it again three years later, handing the title to Deportivo de La Coruña by again beating Real on the final day of the 1994-1995 season. Twice in three years, the same scenario: Tenerife, an island club, arbitrating the destiny of La Liga. It is this legendary club status that makes every \u003cstrong\u003evintage Tenerife jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s immediately desirable for any serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and Spanish football of the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 90s, \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped clubs with particular attention to finishes and manufacturing quality – a recognizable signature among all for connoisseurs of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wearing a Puma from that era means wearing one of the most respected equipment manufacturers in the history of football, with a know-how that has nothing to envy to the dominant big brands on the current market.\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 is not a reproduction released two years ago with a \"retro\" label. It's a piece that has lived, that has passed more than twenty-five years since its manufacture, with period materials, original labels, thermoformed or embroidered markings according to the production standards of the time. This is exactly what you have in your hands here: an original from 1999, not an imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003econdition rated 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e and some small snags (\"little pulls\") honestly reported, this jersey shows the normal and expected wear of a piece worn in its era. These small flaws do not compromise the integrity of the jersey in any way – on the contrary, they prove that you are looking at the real thing, not something new from an Asian warehouse with a supposedly vintage cut. For a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Tenerife 90s jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a very solid condition.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of 90s vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards – this is a reality that every collector must understand before buying. A size M from 1999 generally corresponds to a modern S or XS, depending on the brands and countries of manufacture. Puma, in particular, had particularly fitted cuts during this period, designed for professional players' physiques, not for today's protein-inflated builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, take your measurements: shoulder-to-shoulder width, chest circumference, total jersey length. Compare them to the exact dimensions you can request – this is the only reliable method to avoid an unpleasant surprise upon delivery. A jersey of this quality deserves thirty seconds with a tape measure before validating the 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\u003evintage Tenerife jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s is a rarity on the European collector's market. Tenerife is not Real, not Barça, not Atlético – and that's exactly why this jersey is sought after. Pieces from Spanish provincial clubs of this generation are much less common than those from big clubs, and their value only increases over time. You won't find this type of jersey in the vintage section of your local store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition circulating – an 8\/10 on a 1999 piece is frankly above average for what you usually find on the market. Most jerseys from that era that are still circulating are either faded, or have detached markings, or are in a condition that destines them only for framing behind glass. This one, you can still wear it with pride in addition to collecting 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\/CD_Tenerife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCD Tenerife – 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 – Jersey 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;\"\u003eIf Tenerife speaks to you, if 90s Spain speaks to you, if Puma speaks to you – this jersey won't wait long. Good pieces go fast, and this one has every reason not to hang around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Spanish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010474332435,"sku":"320697","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-TENERIFE-SHIRT-M-320697_1.jpg?v=1775452908","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-tenerife-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}