{"product_id":"2002-03-as-roma-longsleeve-shirt","title":"AS Roma Home Shirt 2002-03 Kappa Long Sleeved Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAS Roma 2002-03 Kappa Long-Sleeved Jersey — The Giallorossi After the Scudetto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2002-03, \u003cstrong\u003eAS Roma\u003c\/strong\u003e had just come off a historic Scudetto win in 2001 and was looking to cement its status as a major power in \u003cstrong\u003eSerie A\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eKappa long-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those rare items that tells the story of a pivotal era in Roman football — that of a team built to dominate, with players who became legends.\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 2002-2003\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS Roma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\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 2002-03 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eAS Roma in full rebuilding mode after their 2001 Italian championship title\u003c\/strong\u003e — the third in their history. Capello was at the helm, the club still carried the DNA of a team that had nearly won it all, and the expectations of the \u003cem\u003eCurva Sud\u003c\/em\u003e were intact, immense, uncompromising. Rome is never content just to participate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, \u003cstrong\u003eFrancesco Totti, Emerson, Gabriel Batistuta\u003c\/strong\u003e and company continued to embody this competitive locker room that had ended an eighteen-year Scudetto drought. This long-sleeved jersey, worn during cool evenings at the Olimpico or European away matches, was the working uniform of a team that did not do things by halves.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Scudetto continuity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the 2001 title, the 2002-03 Roma team sought to build on its success. Fabio Capello tried to keep the team competitive on all fronts, both in Serie A and on the European stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotti, eternal captain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancesco Totti\u003c\/strong\u003e was then in his prime, an unshakeable figure in his role as Roman number ten. That season, he continued to carry the team on his shoulders with his characteristic class, accumulating goals and assists in a role too big for him alone — but one he wore better than anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatistuta at the Olimpico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabriel Batistuta\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"BatigolA\", ended his Roman career during this period. Seeing his name emblazoned on this Kappa jersey remains an absolute fantasy for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Serie A jerseys from the 2000s\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 mass-produced copy for the general public — it's the version worn or distributed to true fans of the era, with the original finishes, materials, and details. The \u003cstrong\u003eKappa of this generation\u003c\/strong\u003e is recognizable by its weight, cut, and screen-printed or woven logos depending on the version, far from the low-cost replicas that flood auction sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, for a jersey approaching twenty-five years old, is frankly remarkable. No major discoloration, no holes, no visible fraying: it's a specimen that has been carefully preserved and richly deserves it.\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 jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut differently from the ultra-fitted or, conversely, oversized modern cuts seen today. An XL from 2002 often corresponds to a current L, or even an M depending on body type. Never assume that your usual size applies directly to a jersey from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe right thing to do before buying: \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and torso length\u003c\/strong\u003e, then compare with the exact measurements indicated in the product sheet or ask the seller for them. It's two minutes that prevent disappointment. And for an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey, you don't take any risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage AS Roma jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e has been steadily growing for several years. Pieces related to the early 2000s — a blessed period for the club, that of the Scudetto and great European nights — are becoming increasingly rare on the secondary market. A \u003cstrong\u003e2002-03 Kappa long-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a niche item within an already selective niche: vintage longsleeves are much less common than their short-sleeved counterparts, and collectors know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, there aren't many in this state still floating around. The majority of specimens from this era have suffered damage, yellowed, or simply disappeared into attics. This one is a clean, stable piece, ready to join a serious collection or to be proudly worn in the stands of a stadium on a match night.\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\/AS_Roma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAS Roma - 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.legaseriea.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSerie A - Official Site\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 of Roman football history from the 2000s, you've just found it — now it's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AS Roma","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53976075927827,"sku":"346228","price":139.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2002-03-AS-ROMA-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XL-346228_1.jpg?v=1775179978","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-03-as-roma-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}