{"product_id":"2001-02-ac-milan-shirt","title":"AC Milan Home Shirt 2001-02 Adidas OPEL vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAC Milan 2001-02 Adidas Home Jersey — The Ancelotti era begins, OPEL reigns on the chest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2001-02 Season: Carlo Ancelotti takes over at San Siro and Milan immediately becomes a European war machine again. This \u003cstrong\u003eAC Milan 2001-02 home jersey by Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the \u003cstrong\u003eOPEL\u003c\/strong\u003e logo as sponsor, is exactly the fabric the Rossoneri wore when they reclaimed their place among Europe's elite.\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 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: OPEL — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of time that give it its irreplaceable character\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 2001-02 season marked a major turning point in the recent history of the Milanese club. After disappointing Fatih Terim years, \u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Ancelotti took the reins of AC Milan\u003c\/strong\u003e in the summer of 2001 and launched a rapid, ambitious and remarkably effective reconstruction. This was the beginning of a cycle that would mark an entire generation of supporters. The \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas AC Milan 2001-02 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore much more than just a piece of equipment: it is the garment of the Rossoneri renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, the squad was filled with sacred monsters. \u003cstrong\u003ePaolo Maldini\u003c\/strong\u003e still embodied defensive elegance in its purest form. \u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Costacurta\u003c\/strong\u003e locked down the central defense. In midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eGennaro Gattuso\u003c\/strong\u003e began to establish himself as one of Serie A's fiercest warriors. And up front, \u003cstrong\u003eAndriy Shevchenko\u003c\/strong\u003e, a potential Ballon d'Or winner, continued to terrorize opposing defenses. This group felt that something historic was being built.\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\u003eAncelotti's arrival — an immediate turning point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom his first season, Ancelotti implemented a solid, structured 4-4-2 system that was difficult to break down. Milan rediscovered the consistency it had lacked and finished the season with real credibility in Serie A and in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShevchenko, boss of the Rossoneri attack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003eAndriy Shevchenko\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the peak of his power in a Milan jersey. The Ukrainian scored goal after goal, dribbled past defenders, and put in monumental performances — he was simply one of the two or three best attackers in the world at that precise moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champions League as a horizon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMilan qualified for the group stage of the \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e and began to pave their way to what would be, one season later, a legendary final in Manchester. The foundations were laid on this Adidas fabric.\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 piece manufactured at the time to be worn — either by players or sold in the club's official store in the years 2001-02. It is not a modern reproduction, it is not a fake. The cut, the fabric, the finishes, the inner labels: everything belongs to that era. That's what makes the value of a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's AC Milan Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e. It bears the traces of a life, of real use — that's precisely what proves its authenticity. A 2001-02 jersey still in perfect new condition raises questions. A 7\/10 with honest wear reassures about its origin. The OPEL sponsor is still legible, the structure of the jersey is intact: it's a nice piece for a serious collection.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut differently from modern equipment. An XL from 2001-02 often corresponds to a current L, sometimes even an M depending on your body type. The cuts of the time were more fitted, more tailored — far from the ample fits you find today. Don't rely solely on the letter on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure one of your current jerseys flat: shoulder to shoulder width, chest width and total length. Then compare with our available measurements. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage XL AC Milan jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e can very well fit a modern L size — and that's often the sweet spot for comfortable wear without it being too loose.\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 2001-02 season marked the beginning of the Ancelotti era, one of the most glorious periods in AC Milan's recent history. \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Milan jerseys from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e are increasingly sought after by serious collectors: they symbolize the transition between the old Milan of Sacchi-Capello and the Milan that would win the Champions League in 2003 and then in 2007. Owning this jersey means holding the beginning of something immense in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd this XL in 7\/10 condition, it remains in a state that allows it to be displayed, worn occasionally or kept under glass. There aren't many in this condition still circulating on the market — most copies from this period have undergone aggressive washing, approximate flocking or worse, have simply disappeared. This one survived. That's reason enough.\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 kits\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 building a collection around great Italian clubs from the 2000s, this jersey is a must-have. No pressure — but good examples never stay available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AC Milan","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53987912515859,"sku":"247743","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-AC-MILAN-SHIRT-XL-247743_1.jpg?v=1774832725","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-ac-milan-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}