{"product_id":"2001-02-parma-a-c-shirt","title":"Parma AC 2001-02 Champion Santal vintage collector XL jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eParma AC 2001-02 — The Champion jersey that still smells of Serie A's golden age\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003eParma AC\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period: the Emilian club was still considered one of the benchmarks of Italian football, but the first financial turbulences were beginning to appear. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Champion jersey sponsored by Santal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct fragment from that season — with signatures on the back that make it an absolutely unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eThe jersey's 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 Parma AC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SANTAL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEW, LITTLE PULLS, SIGNATURES ON THE BACK — some minor pulls perfectly normal for an authentic from that era, and signatures on the back that make it a truly autographed piece.\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\u003eParma AC of the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e was no ordinary club. Throughout the previous decade, the Gialloblu had built one of the most exciting teams in Europe: three Italian Cups, one UEFA Cup, one Cup Winners' Cup — all trophies won with a regularity that commanded respect. In \u003cstrong\u003eSerie A season 2001-02\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club still carried the legacy of this greatness, even if the coffers were starting to run empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, the dressing room was still top-notch. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eAdriano Correia\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was then in his first seasons in Italy, or defensive stalwarts trained in the great Parmegian tradition still gave this team real character. Coach \u003cstrong\u003ePietro Carmignani\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong\u003eArrigo Sacchi\u003c\/strong\u003e — who briefly returned to the bench — tried to stabilize the ship. It was a season of struggle, of pride, and this jersey is a direct witness to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eThe moments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA club at the crossroads of its glory and its first crises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2001-02 season was when Parma began selling its gems to balance the books, while trying to remain competitive in Serie A. This jersey perfectly embodies that suspended moment — between past grandeur and implacable economic reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampion as kit manufacturer — a partnership that marked the club's history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChampion\u003c\/strong\u003e, the American brand established in Italy, equipped Parma for several consecutive seasons and produced some of the most recognizable jerseys in Italian football of the 90s and 2000s. The cuts, the finishes, the quality of the fabric: everything bears the hallmark of a kit manufacturer that took football seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantal, Parma's iconic sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are only a few clubs in the world where the shirt sponsor is part of the folklore as much as the crest. In Parma, \u003cstrong\u003eSantal\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fruit juice and beverage brand of the Parmalat group — was inextricably linked to the club's visual identity for years. A strong link between the city, its agro-food industry, and its football club.\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 what the players actually wore or what was sold as a \"pro\" version to the public at the time — not a modern reproduction, not a reprint. The cut, the materials, the embroidered finishes or original flocking: everything is from the era. This is what makes the difference between a collector's item and a shop souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10 condition with a few micro-pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — what collectors call \"little pulls\" — which is perfectly normal for an authentic that has lasted twenty years. It hasn't been worn extensively, that's clear. And the \u003cstrong\u003esignatures on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e make it an autographed piece that far exceeds the simple status of a vintage jersey.\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\u003eVintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut according to the standards of the time, which differ significantly from modern cuts. A vintage Champion XL generally corresponds to a current L in contemporary brands — the cut is less fitted, but the length and chest circumference can be surprising. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, take your measurements: \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference and jersey length\u003c\/strong\u003e are the two key pieces of data. Lay flat a jersey that fits you well and compare. If you hesitate between two sizes, contact us — we are here to help you avoid an unpleasant surprise.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParma AC is one of the most collected clubs in Italian football\u003c\/strong\u003e among vintage jersey enthusiasts — and for good reason. Its history between 1990 and 2003 is one of Calcio's most romantic, with European trophies, global stars, and a tragic fall that makes every jersey from this era even more precious. A 2001-02 Champion Santal jersey is a piece that speaks directly to anyone who followed Serie A closely during that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Parma jersey in 10\/10 condition with signatures on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e and no noticeable deformation — this is the kind of piece you don't often see. It's not a question of nostalgia, it's a question of objective rarity. This jersey won't wait.\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\/Parma_Calcio_1913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eParma AC - 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 grew up with Serie A in the 90s-2000s and Parma is part of your memories, this jersey is for you. Otherwise, it's for someone who knows how to recognize a true piece when they see one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Italian Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54011361853715,"sku":"275538","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-PARMA-A-C-SHIRT-XL-275538_6.png?v=1775480575","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-parma-a-c-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}