{"product_id":"2002-04-portugal-c-ronaldo-shirt","title":"Portugal 2002-2004 Nike Home C.Ronaldo Vintage Jersey 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePortugal 2002-2004 Nike Home Jersey — The C.Ronaldo flocking that changed everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2002. A 17-year-old kid arrives at Sporting Portugal and starts making a name for himself across Europe. This \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal Nike 2002-2004 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eC.Ronaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e flocked on it is the textile document that perfectly captures the moment the football world began to utter a name that would never stop being spoken.\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 Portugal — Seleção das Quinas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/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;\"\u003eBetween 2002 and 2004, the \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese national team\u003c\/strong\u003e was in the process of rebuilding its identity. The golden generation of Figo, Rui Costa, and Fernando Couto began to hand over to an even hungrier wave of players. Nike had been dressing Portugal since the late 90s and offered a sober, elegant \u003cstrong\u003ehome jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for a team that knew it was ambitious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eLuis Figo was still the boss, Rui Costa orchestrated the play with class, and Pauleta crushed opposing defenses with his power. But in the shadow of these confirmed stars, a certain \u003cstrong\u003eCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro\u003c\/strong\u003e — 17 years old at the beginning of this period — was starting to perform miracles at Sporting CP, attracting the attention of Manchester United. This jersey, flocked with his name, marks the beginning of a legend that we all witnessed being born live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2004 at home — The foundational disillusionment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPortugal hosted Euro 2004, and the whole country dreamed of a home triumph. The \u003cstrong\u003eSeleção\u003c\/strong\u003e reached the final, but Otto Rehhagel's Greece shattered the Lusitanian dream in a stadium silence that still resonates — one of the biggest shocks in the tournament's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2004 qualifiers — A steamroller performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the qualification phase, Portugal had a very strong run, with Figo and Pauleta in great form. These matches, played in this \u003cstrong\u003e2002-2004 Nike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, laid the foundations for the group that would shine in the tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCR7's international debut — August 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCristiano Ronaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e earned his first cap in August 2002 against Kazakhstan, at just 17 years old. This jersey covers exactly this pivotal period, when the number that would become legendary first donned the jersey emblazoned with the quinas.\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 Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era features first-generation Dri-FIT, seams designed for on-field performance, and finishes that are far superior to what is mass-produced today. The flocking of that time — heat-pressed or sewn depending on the models — has a particular texture and durability that modern reproductions cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one comes in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional rating for a piece over twenty years old. It means the fabric is intact, the flocking holds up, and you're getting an item that has survived two decades without damage. It's rare.\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\u003eNike sizes from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are notably more fitted than current cuts. A vintage S from 2002 corresponds approximately to an XS or a very slim S in modern standards. The cut is closer to the body, the shoulders less wide, and the length often shorter than what is found on shelves today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you fall for it, measure your favorite jersey flat — armpit width and back length — and compare it with the exact measurements for this product available on the product sheet. This is the only true way to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003evintage size S jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal Nike home jersey 2002-2004 with Cristiano Ronaldo flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is one of the most sought-after pieces in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football market\u003c\/strong\u003e. The period is short — two years — which mechanically limits the number of copies produced. And within those two years, finding a copy flocked with CR7's name in this home version is a window that quickly closes in collectors' markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's top-tier. There aren't many in this condition on the market — the vast majority of jerseys from this era have been used, languished in drawers, or damaged by hot washes. This one is the exception that deserves its place in a true collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo learn more\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\/Portugal_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePortugal — 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;\"\u003eThis jersey tells the beginning of a story that the entire football world knows by heart today. If you want to own it in fabric form, it's here — it's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portugal","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53976971936019,"sku":"371707","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2002-04-PORTUGAL-C-RONALDO-SHIRT-S-371707_3.jpg?v=1775247750","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-04-portugal-c-ronaldo-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}