{"product_id":"2000-02-brazil-ronaldo-shirt","title":"Brazil Home Nike 2000-02 Ronaldo vintage jersey 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBrazil 2000-02 Nike Jersey – The Ronaldo flocking that makes your knees hurt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2000 and 2002, the \u003cstrong\u003eNike-signed Brazil home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e became one of the most storied fabrics in global football history. Flocking \u003cstrong\u003eRonaldo's\u003c\/strong\u003e name on it isn't just decoration — it's a historical document. The one who wears this jersey on their back carries with them the most incredible comeback ever seen in this sport.\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 2000-2002\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe turn of the 2000s marked a pivotal period for the \u003cstrong\u003eSeleção\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the disappointment of 1998 — a final lost against France, a nervous breakdown before the match, mystery surrounding Ronaldo's condition that night — Brazil embarked on a rebuilding phase. The \u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian Football Confederation\u003c\/strong\u003e bet on a new generation, but also on the return of key players. And what a return it was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn this squad, we find the best of Brazilian football at the time: \u003cstrong\u003eRonaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e, of course, back from two years of physical struggles and the fear of never playing again. But also a rising \u003cstrong\u003eRonaldinho\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRivaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e at the peak of his art, \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Carlos\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCafu\u003c\/strong\u003e on the flanks like well-oiled pistons. This team oozed talent from every pore.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2002 World Cup – The ultimate triumph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was in this jersey that Brazil lifted its \u003cstrong\u003efifth World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japan and Korea, becoming the first country to win five world titles. An almost perfect campaign, seven matches, seven victories, and a memorable final against Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRonaldo – two goals in the final against Germany (2002)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn June 30, 2002, in Yokohama, \u003cstrong\u003eRonaldo scored twice\u003c\/strong\u003e against Oliver Kahn to hand Brazil the cup. Two years prior, many thought he would never play at the highest level again. That night, the circle was completed in the most beautiful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRivaldo and Ronaldinho – the hat-trick against England in the quarter-final\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore the final, it was the quarter-final against England that would remain in memories. \u003cstrong\u003eRivaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e equalized with a top-corner volley, then \u003cstrong\u003eRonaldinho\u003c\/strong\u003e sent a lobbed free-kick from 40 meters over Seaman. A gala match in this jersey, illustrating all the unbridled creativity of this Brazilian generation.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — also called \"player issue\" or the pro version of the era — is not the same as a replica sold in stores. The finishes are different, the fabrics more technical, the cut more fitted. In 2000-2002, Nike manufactured player versions in period \u003cstrong\u003eDri-FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e with details that retail replicas did not have: reinforced seams, woven or high-quality printed flocking, specific interior labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is offered in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which, in the vintage world, is a real achievement. Twenty years old and almost nothing to report. No noticeable discoloration, no holes, no odor. The kind of piece that has clearly been taken care of — and deserves to continue to be treated with the same respect.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBe careful, a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike L from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e does not correspond to a modern L. The cuts of that era were significantly more fitted, shorter, designed to be worn close to the body like real sports equipment. In practice, an L from that time often corresponds to a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on your body type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take the time to \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and torso length\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compare these measurements with those of the jersey you wish to purchase — do not hesitate to contact the seller to obtain exact flat measurements. A few minutes of verification are better than disappointment upon receiving the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil 2000-2002 Ronaldo-flocked jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that crystallizes one of the most powerful narratives in modern football. We're talking about a player who came back from hell — two ruptured cruciate ligaments, a mysterious seizure the day before a World Cup final — to end up as Top Scorer and World Champion. This kind of story is worn on your back. The \u003cstrong\u003eNike of this era\u003c\/strong\u003e is also highly sought after by collectors for its manufacturing quality and characteristic early 2000s aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's almost impossible to find on the market. Most examples still circulating show the marks of time: yellowing, cracked flocking, faded fabric. This one is in a state that defies time. There really aren't many like it. If you wait, you wait for nothing — someone else will have already clicked \"buy\".\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\/Brazil_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBrazil – 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;\"\u003eThis jersey is the story of Ronaldo back on his feet — literally. If you're a fan of football and meaningful pieces, you don't need any other reason.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brésil","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976970232083,"sku":"371645","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":53976970264851,"sku":"371648","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":53976970297619,"sku":"371646","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2000-02-BRAZIL-RONALDO-SHIRT-L-371645_3.jpg?v=1775240965","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2000-02-brazil-ronaldo-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}