{"product_id":"2002-03-as-roma-longsleeve","title":"AS Roma Away Shirt 2002-03 Kappa Long Sleeved 3XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAS Roma Away Shirt 2002-03 — Kappa, long sleeves, Serie A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2002-03 season saw AS Roma return to battle a year after their Serie A triumph, with a squad built to last at the highest level. This \u003cstrong\u003eAS Roma Kappa long-sleeved away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the intensity of a club that wanted to confirm its dominance in Italian football — and showed no mercy when playing away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt 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 Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2002-03 \u003cstrong\u003eRoma Serie A\u003c\/strong\u003e season was one for a club that was still hungry after the 2001 title. Fabio Capello was at the helm, and the squad he managed was one of the most talented in Europe at the time. The club remained an absolute benchmark in Italian football, and their away matches were feared throughout the Italian peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, there were players who struck fear into every defense: \u003cstrong\u003eFrancesco Totti\u003c\/strong\u003e, the eternal captain of the She-Wolf, dictated play with his unparalleled technical genius. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eGabriel Batistuta\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fiorentina had made him suffer for a long time, Roma had signed him to reign supreme — continued to bear down on opposing defenses. Not to mention \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, an undisputed starter, who imposed a brutal physical tempo in Serie A's midfield battles. This team, playing away, in this \u003cstrong\u003eKappa long-sleeved away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, was terrifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMemorable moments in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2002-03, Roma played in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage, and their away performances were scrutinized across Europe. This long-sleeved away shirt is the one worn on cold evenings on big continental pitches where the She-Wolf sought to make its mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotti, untouchable conductor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancesco Totti\u003c\/strong\u003e was in his prime footballing years in 2002-03, at 26, at the peak of his technique and game intelligence. Every away match was an opportunity for him to demonstrate why he was considered among the best number 10s in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKappa and Roma: an iconic partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e had been supplying Roma for many years and in 2002-03 signed one of its most recognizable cycles in the history of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage AS Roma shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e. The long-sleeved version of this away model is particularly rare to find in good condition today, precisely because it was worn in harsh weather conditions — winter matches, European evenings, high-altitude trips in Italy.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that was actually circulated at the time of its commercialization — designed to be worn on the field or in the stands, with finishes, materials, and manufacturing details that modern reproductions cannot faithfully imitate. The inner labels, the stitching, the drape of the fabric: all of this is immediately felt when you hold a genuine \u003cstrong\u003e2002 Kappa shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an exceptionally well-preserved example for a shirt over twenty years old. Such a rating on a \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved away\u003c\/strong\u003e model — pieces naturally more exposed to weather conditions — is rare. It shows the inevitable minimal wear of any vintage shirt that has lived, giving it a soul that reproductions will never have.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage Kappa shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 3XL from that era can easily equate to a modern XL or XXL depending on cuts, brands, and collections. European sizing in the early 2000s was generally more fitted than today, even for larger sizes. Never assume that a vintage 3XL will fit you like a modern 3XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, take the time to measure a shirt you usually wear and compare it with the actual measurements of the item offered. Key points to check: \u003cstrong\u003eshoulder width, chest circumference, and total length\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact us — we are here to avoid unpleasant surprises and unnecessary returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy own this for your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2002-03 season corresponds to one of the strongest cycles in the recent history of \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible Roma\u003c\/strong\u003e: a top team, high-level technical staff, and a regular European presence that placed the club among the elite of \u003cstrong\u003eItalian vintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e. The away shirts from this period are sought after precisely because they embody a conquering Roma, one that did not tremble away from home. The long-sleeved model is even harder to find in good condition — fans of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Serie A football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e know this very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eAS Roma Kappa 2002-03 away shirt in 9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, size 3XL, with long sleeves... There aren't many in this condition still floating around on the market. When this kind of piece goes, it doesn't come back. The window is short for collectors who know what they're doing.\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 - Shirt 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 here, you already know the value of this shirt. The Roma of 2002-03 needs no translation for true fans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AS Roma","offers":[{"title":"3XL","offer_id":53976075895059,"sku":"285534","price":119.99,"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-3XL-285534_7.jpg?v=1775179976","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-03-as-roma-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}