{"product_id":"2002-04-tunisia-shirt","title":"Tunisia Home Jersey Puma 2002-2004 Vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eTunisia 2002-2004 Puma Home Jersey — The Carthage Eagles at their peak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2002 and 2004, the \u003cstrong\u003eTunisian national team\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most intense periods in its recent history — the 2002 World Cup in Korea\/Japan, followed by the \u003cstrong\u003e2004 AFCON\u003c\/strong\u003e hosted at home. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma Tunisia home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to all of that. Not a blurry memory. A tangible object, in size XL, that has lived.\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 Tunisia (National team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPOTS, LITTLE USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, light marks on the prints, a few small stains. Nothing that detracts from the jersey, everything that gives it its soul.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTunisian football in the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e was a serious, organized team that was difficult to play against. Under the guidance of coach Roger Lemerre — yes, the same one who led France to the World Cup and European Championship titles — the \u003cstrong\u003eCarthage Eagles\u003c\/strong\u003e built a solid, disciplined group with a clear game plan. This Puma jersey perfectly embodies this period of Tunisian footballing maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis squad included names that still thrill fans: \u003cstrong\u003eHatem Trabelsi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a world-class right-back who played for Ajax Amsterdam, \u003cstrong\u003eZiad Jaziri\u003c\/strong\u003e, a combative striker, and the creative midfielder \u003cstrong\u003eRiadh Bouazizi\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not to mention \u003cstrong\u003eKarim Haggui\u003c\/strong\u003e, a solid central defender trained in the Tunisian school. A coherent generation, capable of competing with the best African nations.\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\u003e2002 World Cup — South Korea \/ Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTunisia participated in the 2002 World Cup, in a tough group with Russia, Belgium, and Japan. The competition was fierce, but the very presence of the Carthage Eagles on the world stage confirmed the status of Tunisian football globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2004 AFCON — A tournament at home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2004 Africa Cup of Nations\u003c\/strong\u003e took place in Tunisia, and the Carthage Eagles took advantage of their home crowd's support to achieve a historic run. The pressure was immense, the emotional stakes total — playing an AFCON at home is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a footballer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and African football — a benchmark partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003ePuma as an African kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e was a natural and strong association. The German brand equipped several nations on the continent with technical and graphically assertive jerseys. The Tunisian jersey from this era is one of the most representative examples.\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 product fresh out of the factory in blister packaging. It's a piece that existed in the real world — worn, washed, bought at the time by someone who loved that football. The materials are different from modern reproductions, the cut is from the era, and the interior tags tell a story that recent replicas can never imitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eTunisia Puma 2002-2004 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in 7\/10 condition, with its small stains and slightly worn prints, is exactly that. These are not flaws — it's proof that it's real. A perfect replica comes out of a box. An authentic vintage comes out of twenty years of history.\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 XL jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s do not correspond to current standards. The cuts were more fitted, body types were different, and brands had not yet generalized modern loose fits. A vintage XL can easily correspond to a contemporary L, or even an M depending on body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey — if you want us to provide them, feel free to contact the store. It's better to take two minutes to measure than to receive a jersey that doesn't fit your shoulders. For a casual and stylish look, some collectors even prefer to take a size smaller than their usual size for a more streetwear feel.\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\u003eVintage African national team jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most underrated pieces in the collector's market. While everyone is chasing European club jerseys, the great African nations of the 2000s remain real opportunities for collectors who know how to look further. Tunisia, with its rich footballing history and regular participation in major tournaments, is one of the national teams that deserves a place in any beautiful vintage collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many \u003cstrong\u003eTunisia 2002-2004 jerseys in 7\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e still floating around. Most have aged poorly, disappeared into the back of drawers, or were discarded due to a lack of awareness of their value. This one is here, legible, identifiable, with its XL size making it wearable daily. It's the kind of piece that doesn't come around often.\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\/Tunisia_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eTunisia — National Football Team (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.cafonline.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCAF — Confederation of African 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 collect African jerseys or are looking for a Puma piece from the 2000s with real history, this Tunisia jersey checks all the boxes. It's up to you to see if you're willing to let it go to someone else.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Africa","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54015789138195,"sku":"337263","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54015789170963,"sku":"320930","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2002-04-TUNISIA-SHIRT-XL-337263_1.jpg?v=1775551761","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-04-tunisia-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}