{"product_id":"2006-08-portugal-nuno-gomes-shirt","title":"Portugal Home Nike 2006-08 Nuno Gomes vintage L Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePortugal Home Nike 2006-08 Jersey — Nuno Gomes print, a Seleção legend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eTwo years after the \u003cstrong\u003e2006 World Cup semi-final\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal Home Nike 2006-08 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed with \u003cstrong\u003eNuno Gomes\u003c\/strong\u003e's name, harks back to an era when the Seleção made the world's best defenses tremble. An iconic print, a meticulously crafted Nike kit, and a 9\/10 condition that awaits a true enthusiast to give it a place in their collection.\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 2006-2008\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portugal (Seleção Nacional)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e — (player print: NUNO GOMES)\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 2006 and 2008, the \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal national football team\u003c\/strong\u003e lived in both shadow and light. The shadow of the 2006 World Cup in Germany where the Seleção finished a frustrating fourth place, eliminated in the semi-final by Zidane's France, then beaten by the German hosts for third place. The light, however, came from the football produced: technical, collective, brilliant. It was the golden generation that refused to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eUnder \u003cstrong\u003eLuiz Felipe Scolari\u003c\/strong\u003e and then Carlos Queiroz, Portugal relied on a group of exceptional players. \u003cstrong\u003eLuís Figo\u003c\/strong\u003e retired from international football in 2006, making way for a renewed squad built around an exploding \u003cstrong\u003eCristiano Ronaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDeco\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eManiche\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSimão Sabrosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, and of course, \u003cstrong\u003eNuno Gomes\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose name adorns this jersey. A team that never lacked talent, only sometimes luck.\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\u003e2006 World Cup — Fourth place in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the backdrop of this kit. Portugal reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Germany, notably beating England on penalties in the quarter-finals. \u003cstrong\u003eNuno Gomes\u003c\/strong\u003e made his mark on the scoresheet and contributed to one of the most significant journeys in the recent history of the Seleção.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2008 — Qualification and renewed ambition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the post-Figo and post-World Cup transition, Portugal qualified for \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2008 in Switzerland and Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite being eliminated in the quarter-finals against Germany, the Seleção confirmed its status as a major European footballing nation, with an increasingly dominant Cristiano Ronaldo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuno Gomes — The reference striker of a whole generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNuno Gomes\u003c\/strong\u003e scored 26 goals for the national team and dedicated his entire career to the Seleção jersey. A prolific scorer for Benfica, Fiorentina, and back in Lisbon, he embodies the classic Portuguese striker: technical, a finisher, capable of great feats on big occasions. Having his name printed on this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Portugal Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e means owning a piece of his history.\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 authentic Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era has a different construction from a simple replica sold in official stores. The seams are stronger, the fabric more technical, the finishes more refined. Nike used high-quality Dri-FIT materials for official matches back then, with details — labels, embroidery, textures — that have nothing in common with the mass-market versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a near-new state. No visible discoloration, no holes, no suspicious fraying. A jersey that has weathered almost twenty years without showing its age — and that's far from the norm in the collector's market.\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\u003eNike sizes from the 2006-2008 period\u003c\/strong\u003e are significantly more fitted than current cuts. A vintage L often corresponds to a modern M for most European body types. Nike at the time tailored its national team jerseys to fit players closely — athletic cut, fitted short sleeves, jersey tucked into shorts. It's not today's oversized fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey. As a general rule, if you usually wear a modern L in football jerseys, this vintage L will fit you perfectly. If you typically wear an XL in current fits, it's best to check the exact measurements with the seller to avoid unpleasant surprises.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal 2006-08 Nike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with Nuno Gomes's print is a piece that ticks all the boxes for a serious collector. First, the era: the post-Euro 2004 period when Portugal was at the peak of its footballing power. Then the player: Nuno Gomes is not a bit-part player; he was a regular starter for the Seleção for over a decade. And finally, the rarity: finding a Nuno Gomes print on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in impeccable condition is not common on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eA 9\/10 condition is the Holy Grail of vintage. There aren't many in this condition after all these years — most have yellowed, have peeling prints, or wear marks that betray their age. This one, no. It's a piece to frame or to wear on special occasions, depending on your level of passion.\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\/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 - Jersey 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 collect jerseys from Portugal's golden age or if Nuno Gomes marked your childhood as a fan, this jersey is for you. Grab it before another fan does.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portugal","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976972525843,"sku":"320218","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-08-PORTUGAL-NUNO-GOMES-SHIRT-L-320218_1.jpg?v=1775247758","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-08-portugal-nuno-gomes-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}