{"product_id":"2000-02-france-zidane-shirt","title":"Adidas France Home Shirt 2000-02 Zidane Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFrance Home Adidas 2000-02 Jersey – Zidane's Number 10 from the World Champions Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween summer 2000 and the 2002 World Cup, the French team wore this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e while being, quite simply, the best team in the world. World Champions in 1998, European Champions in 2000 — and this jersey oozes history as soon as you hold it, especially when it's flocked with the name of \u003cstrong\u003eZinedine Zidane\u003c\/strong\u003e, the absolute boss of that golden generation.\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 France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZINEDINE ZIDANE\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;\"\u003eThe 2000-2002 period marks the absolute pinnacle of French football. Les Bleus were coming off a double triumph: the 1998 World Cup and \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, a feat no nation had ever achieved in football history. This team, wearing this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, was feared by everyone on the planet. They entered competitions with the quiet arrogance of teams that know they are superior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe locker room of these Bleus was a list of legends: \u003cstrong\u003eZidane\u003c\/strong\u003e, of course, the absolute master of the game, but also \u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e in full ascent to global superstar status, \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e dominating opposing midfields, \u003cstrong\u003eLilian Thuram\u003c\/strong\u003e an infallible sentinel in defense, and \u003cstrong\u003eFabien Barthez\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal. A generation that won't come around again anytime soon.\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\u003eEuro 2000 – Golden Goal victory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn June 2000, France won the Euro by beating Italy in the final with a \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Trezeguet golden goal\u003c\/strong\u003e in extra time. It was in this Adidas jersey model that this historic victory was celebrated, confirming Les Bleus' absolute dominance in world football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZidane and the 2001 Confederations Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2001, France won the \u003cstrong\u003eConfederations Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japan and Korea, notably beating Japan in the final. Zidane, flocked on this jersey, was once again at the heart of the game, confirming that Les Bleus remained unstoppable in all tournaments they played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2002 World Cup exit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHistory isn't written only with victories — the \u003cstrong\u003e2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e remains the greatest disappointment of this generation, eliminated in the first round without scoring a single goal. A painful episode that paradoxically makes this jersey even more charged with emotion and humanity.\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 not the same as a replica bought in a supermarket back then. It's the version designed to be worn on a pitch, with technical materials, meticulous finishes, and construction details not found on mass-market versions. When you hold an authentic jersey, you feel it immediately — the fabric, the weight, the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a few \"little pulls\" — minor snags in the fabric, totally normal for a vintage piece over twenty years old. This affects neither the integrity of the jersey nor its presentation. On the contrary, it tells a true story. A perfect 10\/10 vintage jersey is often one that has never been lived in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizing of vintage Adidas jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e is significantly smaller than modern cuts. A size L from 2001 often corresponds to a current M, or even an M\/L depending on your body type. Jerseys from that era were cut close to the body, in a style very different from the loose or \"oversized\" fits you might find today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest flat (armpit to armpit, multiplied by two) and compare with the actual jersey measurements if available. Generally, for this type of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas France jersey size L\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend aiming for a chest between 100 and 106 cm for a comfortable fit. If you are above that, go up a size or embrace a fitted look — some collectors prefer it that way.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas France national team jersey flocked with Zidane\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000-2002 period is one of the most sought-after pieces by retro jersey collectors. This specific time window – between two World Cups – represents the pinnacle of a unique generation. And Zidane is not just any flocking: he was the best player in the world at that time, Ballon d'Or winner in 1998, 2000, and 2003. The flocking alone justifies the rarity of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. An 8\/10 on a jersey over twenty years old with just a few minor pulls is exceptional condition for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Truly well-preserved examples are becoming rarer every year – serious collectors know this, others learn it when it's too late.\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\/France_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFrance – 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 you're looking for a piece that encapsulates the best of French football, you've come to the right place. It's up to you to decide if you're willing to let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"France","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976961974547,"sku":"320234","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS","offer_id":53976962007315,"sku":"311804","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-FRANCE-ZIDANE-SHIRT-L-320234_1.jpg?v=1775240869","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2000-02-france-zidane-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}