{"product_id":"2002-04-france-vieira-shirt","title":"France Home Shirt 2002-04 Adidas Vieira vintage 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFrance Home Jersey 2002-04 Adidas – Vieira's number 4 on the back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2002 and 2004, \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e was the boss of the \u003cstrong\u003eFrench team's\u003c\/strong\u003e midfield — the one who set the tempo, who won duels, who embodied French power in the middle of the pitch. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas France home jersey 2002-04\u003c\/strong\u003e flocked with his name, size L, is exactly that: the raw presence of a legendary midfielder, in vintage gear in 9\/10 condition.\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 2002-2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e CODE: 298742 - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 2002-2004 period was a pivotal era for the \u003cstrong\u003eFrench team\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the shock of the \u003cstrong\u003e2002 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japan and South Korea — a humiliating first-round elimination for the reigning world champions — France rebuilt itself. The team had talent to spare, but it needed to rediscover its soul. And its soul, at that time, came through the midfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinédine Zidane\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLilian Thuram\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMarcel Desailly\u003c\/strong\u003e — the names that made opposing defenses tremble were still there. But it was \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e who embodied the backbone of the group. A captain in the making, a leader in the locker room as much as on the field, he represented the France that never gives up, the one that physically dominates before technically finishing.\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\u003eEuro 2004 in Portugal — France reach the quarter-finals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrance arrived at Euro 2004 with a formidable squad and legitimate ambitions. After a solid group stage, the French team fell to \u003cstrong\u003eGreece\u003c\/strong\u003e, who would become European champions — a thunderbolt in the history of European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for Euro 2004 — Zidane returns from hell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrance almost missed the Euro after a disappointing qualification campaign. The double confrontation against \u003cstrong\u003eSlovenia\u003c\/strong\u003e in the play-offs with Zidane's return will be remembered — two matches, a galvanized group, and a hard-fought qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVieira, interim captain — the boss asserts himself\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this period, \u003cstrong\u003eVieira\u003c\/strong\u003e increasingly took on the responsibilities of the armband, preparing for his transition to official captaincy. This jersey with his name on it is direct proof of the rise to power of a player who would mark an entire generation.\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 fundamentally different from a replica of the era or a modern reproduction. The fabric, the cut, the finishes, the weight — everything is designed for athletic performance, not for the general public. We are talking about Adidas manufacturing from the early 2000s, with cutting-edge textile technologies for the time: a collector's item before being a garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey, displayed in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, is in exceptional condition for a piece of this age. When we say 9\/10 for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage France jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, it concretely means: no major visible defects, intact flocking, fabric without noticeable deformation. This kind of condition is rarely found anymore on pieces from this period.\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;\"\u003eBe careful, the golden rule of \u003cstrong\u003evintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e: sizes from twenty years ago do not correspond to current sizes. A size L from 2002 is generally equivalent to a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on body types. Adidas had more fitted, body-hugging cuts, typical of football from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore validating your order, take a tape measure and measure your chest flat, then compare with the actual product measurements available on the product sheet. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises. With a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector France Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in 9\/10, you don't take risks.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eVieira flocked France team jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period is a piece that combines several rare collector's arguments: a major player in the history of the French team, a pivotal era for the national selection, and a kit manufacturer — \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e — whose early 2000s productions are now extremely sought after. \u003cstrong\u003eRetro football\u003c\/strong\u003e enthusiasts know its value. Others will learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in 9\/10 with Vieira's name is the kind of piece that sells quickly and doesn't come back. The market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e has been booming for several years, and authentic Adidas France jerseys from the 2000s are among the most requested references. If you wait, you might regret it.\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\/France_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFrance - 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.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 Vieira is one of your French football legends — or if you just want an Adidas France piece from the 2000s in almost impeccable condition — this page is for you. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"France","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976963055891,"sku":"360962","price":169.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2002-04-FRANCE-VIEIRA-SHIRT-L-360962_3.jpg?v=1775240876","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-04-france-vieira-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}