{"product_id":"2001-02-ac-milan-inzaghi-shirt","title":"AC Milan 2001-02 Adidas Home Inzaghi vintage jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAC Milan 2001-02 Adidas Home Jersey — The Inzaghi flocking, a Serie A talisman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 AC Milan season\u003c\/strong\u003e marked the beginning of a new cycle of Rossoneri domination under Carlo Ancelotti, who had just arrived at San Siro. And on this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey flocked with Inzaghi\u003c\/strong\u003e, all this silent resurgence is crystallized — a number on the back that already smells of gunpowder and great European nights to come.\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 2001-02\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC Milan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPEL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — slight authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, nothing that affects the overall presentation\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 \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 season\u003c\/strong\u003e is a turning point in the recent history of the Lombard club. Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani entrusted the locker room keys to \u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Ancelotti\u003c\/strong\u003e, who succeeded Fatih Terim after a mixed previous season. The objective is clear: rebuild a team capable of competing at the top in \u003cstrong\u003eSerie A\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e. Milan at that time was not yet the steamroller that would dominate Europe, but the foundations were there, solid, impatient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey sponsored by Opel\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn by a strong squad. \u003cstrong\u003eFilippo Inzaghi\u003c\/strong\u003e — SuperPippo for the fans — was in his prime as a fox in the box, capable of appearing where no one expected him. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eRivaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in January 2002 to bring his Brazilian class, while \u003cstrong\u003eRui Costa\u003c\/strong\u003e delighted from midfield and \u003cstrong\u003ePaolo Maldini\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to embody Milan's defensive eternity. \u003cstrong\u003eDida\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, \u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Nesta\u003c\/strong\u003e who had just joined — the backbone of a future great Milan was taking shape.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ancelotti era begins — Scudetto in sight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2001-02 season saw Milan finish in a very solid fourth place in Serie A, a result that may seem disappointing but which masks a gradual and methodical rise to power. Ancelotti laid down his principles, instilled his confidence, and everyone in the locker room began to believe that something great was being prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInzaghi and his extraordinary predatory instinct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFilippo Inzaghi, whose name is flocked on this jersey, is one of the most particular strikers of his generation — technically debatable, but devastatingly effective in the penalty area. This season, he continued to fuel the legend of a player whom defenders think they have under control... until he pops up to score in the top corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe arrival of Rivaldo — a strong signal sent to all of Serie A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn January 2002, the recruitment of \u003cstrong\u003eRivaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1999 Ballon d'Or winner, sent a clear message to all of Italy: Berlusconi's Milan was back in business. This type of spectacular winter transfer only happens when a club has the clearly stated ambition to play a leading role, and this jersey is a direct witness to this period of inflection.\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 the same as a replica from that era or a modern reissue. It's a piece made to be worn during the season concerned — different cuts, specific materials from the early 2000s Adidas era, finishes that no longer exist in current catalogs. It's an object with a physical history, not a reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly excellent for a jersey over twenty years old. The \"little pulls\" mentioned are typical of a piece that has lived — discreet micro-pulls of fabric, invisible from a distance, which simply prove that this jersey has not spent its life under glass. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage AC Milan collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation, it is a remarkable state of preservation.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than current standards. An \u003cstrong\u003eS size\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era generally corresponds to a modern XS, or a very fitted cut for a current S size. The cuts were designed to be close to the body, in the spirit of the game jerseys of that generation — not the oversized windbreaker we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, grab your tape measure and measure your chest width flat. Then compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey — do not hesitate to contact us to obtain them. A poorly sized vintage jersey is a guaranteed disappointment. A perfectly fitted vintage jersey is absolute joy every time you wear it.\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\u003eAC Milan 2001-02 Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a precise and documented moment in the club's history — the transition between two eras, the beginning of Ancelotti's reign, the patient construction of a squad that would shake all of Europe the following season. Owning this jersey means holding chapter one of a saga that culminated in the \u003cstrong\u003e2003 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e. And with the \u003cstrong\u003eInzaghi\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking, it's a named piece of a player who became a cult figure in Italian football — the kind of flocking that will always impress in a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey in 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with period flocking, after more than twenty years, is a rare commodity. Most examples from this season have taken a beating, too many washes, ignominious storage. This one came out intact, or almost. It's exactly the kind of piece that doesn't come around twice.\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\/AC_Milan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAC Milan — 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.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;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a jersey that tells a true story about one of the most interesting periods in AC Milan's recent history, you're in the right place — it's up to you to decide if you're ready to let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AC Milan","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53987912483091,"sku":"197653","price":169.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-AC-MILAN-INZAGHI-SHIRT-S-197653_4.jpg?v=1774832722","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-ac-milan-inzaghi-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}