{"product_id":"2001-02-olympique-marseille-shirt","title":"Olympique Marseille 2001-02 Adidas Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOlympique de Marseille 2001-02 Adidas Jersey – The Sponsor That Made History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2001-02 season, \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique de Marseille\u003c\/strong\u003e, and on the chest: \u003cstrong\u003eKhalifa Airways\u003c\/strong\u003e. An Algerian airline that would disappear in a resounding scandal, leaving an indelible mark on French football history with this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is exactly what makes this jersey unique — it carries a story that goes far beyond the pitch.\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 2001-2002\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympique de Marseille\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e KHALIFA AIRWAYS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE SPOTS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, marks of time and life experience\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 was a pivotal period in \u003cstrong\u003eOM\u003c\/strong\u003e's history. The Marseille club was in full reconstruction after the difficult years following the VA-OM scandal. \u003cstrong\u003eMarseille was trying to regain its rank\u003c\/strong\u003e among the great French clubs, in a Ligue 1 dominated by Lyon, who were just beginning to build their series of historic titles. OM, for its part, was looking for its identity, its place on the podium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the Vélodrome was still buzzing. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eSamir Nasri\u003c\/strong\u003e, still very young and in training at the club, rubbed shoulders with more experienced profiles. \u003cstrong\u003eDidier Drogba\u003c\/strong\u003e was not yet there — he would arrive a few seasons later — but this era was one of a team under construction, with a pure and tough Marseille identity, focused on the future. The atmosphere in the stands of the Stade Vélodrome, however, never changed: fiery, passionate, demanding.\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 Khalifa Airways sponsor – a crazy story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKhalifa Airways, an Algerian airline founded by Rafik Khalifa, sponsored OM as part of its international expansion strategy. A few years later, the Khalifa empire collapsed in one of the biggest financial scandals in Algerian history, with Rafik Khalifa being convicted of embezzlement and fraud. This logo on this jersey is therefore a piece of economic and sports history at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarseille at the Vélodrome – the eternal fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2001-02, the \u003cstrong\u003eStade Vélodrome\u003c\/strong\u003e remained one of the most intimidating venues in Ligue 1. Playing at home in this jersey, in front of 55,000 roaring supporters, was an experience few clubs in France could rival. This Adidas home jersey precisely embodies this local anchorage, this uncompromising Phocaean identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas and Marseille – a historic partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas and Olympique de Marseille\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the longest and most emblematic in French football. Adidas jerseys from this era have a particular touch: loose cuts characteristic of the early 2000s, woven logos, vintage inner labels. A craftsmanship that no longer exists in this form today, and which makes up all the charm of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Adidas OM jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 a jersey printed yesterday with a modern cut. It's a garment made at the time, to be worn at the time, in stadiums and in the stands. The finishes are different, the materials too — heavier, more textured — and the inner label tells a story that modern reproductions can never tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMarseille 2001-02 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is rated 8\/10, with a few small, honestly disclosed flaws: light pulls on the fabric and small spots. Nothing prohibitive, nothing glaring. This is the normal wear of a jersey that has lived — and that's precisely what distinguishes it from a brand new replica taken out of a cardboard box.\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;\"\u003eA crucial point that every collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e must keep in mind: sizes from the early 2000s do not correspond to current standards. An M from 2001 often fits like a modern S or S\/M. The cuts were more fitted, designed to adapt to the body without falling to the hips like today's oversized cuts. Don't order your usual size with your eyes closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe foolproof method before buying: take a tape measure, measure the shoulder-to-shoulder width of one of your well-fitting t-shirts, and compare it with the product measurements. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas size M jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can generally expect a chest circumference of around 50-52 cm flat. Better to check than regret.\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\u003eOM 2001-02 collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Khalifa Airways sponsor is a rare item for several cumulative reasons. First, the lifespan of this sponsorship was limited — the company did not survive the financial scandal. Second, authentic jerseys from this era in good condition are becoming increasingly rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. And finally, the story behind this sponsor logo is so unique that it transforms this jersey into a historical document in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with small cosmetic defects, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Marseille jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is well above average for what's available on the market. Pieces from this period in this state of preservation are not common. Years pass, stocks dwindle, and every authentic jersey that disappears into a drawer is one less for serious collectors. To be direct: there aren't many circulating in this condition.\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\/Olympique_de_Marseille\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMarseille - 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.ligue1.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 - 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;\"\u003eYou won't find another jersey with the same story sewn into it. If you know, you know.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marseille","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53981032087827,"sku":"357660","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-OLYMPIQUE-MARSEILLE-SHIRT-M-357660_1.jpg?v=1774776644","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-olympique-marseille-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}