{"product_id":"2004-06-france-zidane-shirt","title":"France 2004-2006 Adidas Home Zidane vintage jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFrance 2004-2006 Adidas Shirt — Zidane Printing, the Last Dance of Les Bleus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2004-2006: \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e recharges its batteries after a disappointing Euro, and wears this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e all the way to Berlin. It was precisely in this kit that \u003cstrong\u003eZinédine Zidane\u003c\/strong\u003e made his grand return to the national team and led Les Bleus to the final of the \u003cstrong\u003e2006 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e. One printing, one era, a story that won't be told twice.\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 2004-2006\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e France (National Team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2004, \u003cstrong\u003eLes Bleus made an early exit from the Portuguese Euro\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminated in the quarter-finals by Greece in what remains one of the greatest disappointments in French football of the decade. Raymond Domenech took the reins of the national team and began a rebuilding process. It is in this context of doubt and reconstruction that this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas France home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn for the first time in official competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd then there was the comeback. \u003cstrong\u003eZidane, Thuram, Makelele\u003c\/strong\u003e — the key players supposedly retired from international football — returned in 2005-2006 for one last campaign. Around them, a generation in full bloom: \u003cstrong\u003eFranck Ribéry\u003c\/strong\u003e who burst onto the world stage, \u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e as sharp as ever, \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e as the midfield boss. This shirt is the symbol of that France: the one that was supposed to achieve nothing and almost won everything.\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\u003eThe hard-fought qualification for the 2006 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrance finished second in their qualification group and had to go through a play-off against Switzerland. It was in this context of maximum pressure that Zidane and the veterans were called upon, definitively changing the trajectory of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe German campaign of summer 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Bleus strung together difficult victories — Spain, Brazil, Portugal — in a tournament where they seemed to find the right formula as the matches progressed. This \u003cstrong\u003e2006 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e is perhaps the most dramatic and beautiful competition played by the French team since 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Berlin final against Italy — July 9, 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZidane opened the scoring with a penalty\u003c\/strong\u003e, then Italy equalized. Extra time, the headbutt on Materazzi, the sending off: in a few minutes, the history of world football shifted. France lost on penalties, but this jersey remains forever linked to one of the most emotionally charged evenings that sport has produced.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period is a piece made to be worn on a pitch — or failing that, bought in a real sports store at the time, not mass-produced twenty years later. The finishes, the cut, the interior labels, the details of the heat-applied flocking: everything speaks of an era when the \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was not yet an industry in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly solid for a jersey over twenty years old. At this age, most pieces bear the marks of time — discoloration, cracked flocking, signs of wear. Here, you have a well-preserved example, with the \u003cstrong\u003eZidane\u003c\/strong\u003e printing still intact, which is no small feat when you know how much this name is sought after by collectors worldwide.\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 Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s generally fit smaller than what we are used to today with modern \"slim fit\" or \"athletic\" cuts. An XL from 2004-2006 might correspond to a modern L depending on the brand, or even an M for certain body types. Do not overlook this point if you want to wear the jersey regularly and not just frame it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest at the widest point, as well as the desired length from your shoulder to your hip. Then compare with the exact product measurements if they are available, or contact the store directly. Two minutes of measuring can prevent disappointment — and a complicated return for a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector'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 have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFrance 2004-2006 Adidas home jersey with Zidane printing\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes for a serious collector's grail. Firstly, because it's the final chapter of Zizou's international career — and the name Zidane on a Les Bleus jersey is simply one of the most iconic associations in world football. Secondly, because the 2004-2006 period is now distant enough that good condition examples are rare on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, this jersey is at the top of what is currently circulating. There aren't many in this condition with this specific printing — most of the pieces we come across have worn, peeling, or worse, fake printing. Here you know what you're buying: an original, in a condition that is a pleasure to see, and which will be even rarer in ten years.\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 — Shirt History\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 grew up watching Zidane do impossible things in this jersey, you already know it's not a purchase to regret. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"France","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53976964890899,"sku":"366974","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-06-FRANCE-ZIDANE-SHIRT-XL-366974_3.jpg?v=1774924577","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-06-france-zidane-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}