{"product_id":"2008-09-olympique-lyon-shirt","title":"Lyon 2008-09 Away Shirt Umbro Vintage - Condition 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLyon Away Shirt 2008-09 Umbro — The Year of the Eighth Consecutive Title\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2008-2009 Season: \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique Lyonnais\u003c\/strong\u003e was about to clinch its \u003cstrong\u003eeighth consecutive French championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, an absolute record in the history of French football. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away shirt sponsored by Novotel\u003c\/strong\u003e in XL size, rated 9\/10, is a piece of that golden era that many thought would never end.\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 2008-2009\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympique Lyonnais\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOVOTEL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: NOVOTEL — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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 2008-2009, \u003cstrong\u003eOL was a fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e. With seven consecutive titles under their belt, Jean-Michel Aulas' club had ruled Ligue 1 with an iron fist since 2002 and had no intention of stopping. The Groupama Stadium didn't exist yet — they played at the \u003cstrong\u003eStade de Gerland\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary cauldron where opposing teams often came to die. This away shirt is what the Lyonnais wore when they went to set things straight on opponents' turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad that season was formidable. \u003cstrong\u003eKarim Benzema\u003c\/strong\u003e was still there, explosive at just 21 years old, before joining Real Madrid the following summer. \u003cstrong\u003eJuninho\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Brazilian maestro, unleashed his devastating free kicks from midfield. There was also \u003cstrong\u003eCris, Sidney Govou, Rémy Vercoutre\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, and a very young \u003cstrong\u003eMiralem Pjanić\u003c\/strong\u003e beginning to emerge. Simply a golden generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe eighth French championship title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the end of the 2008-2009 season, \u003cstrong\u003eOL lifted its eighth consecutive champion's trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a record that still stands today in French professional football. This away shirt is part of that historic campaign — it carries its DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champions League campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat season, \u003cstrong\u003eLyon once again excelled in the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, reaching the round of 16, confirming its status as a solid and consistent European club. Away matches in Europe with this shirt were the calling card of a club that commanded respect on the continental stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last seasons of the Juninho-Benzema generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n2008-2009 was also a pivotal season: \u003cstrong\u003eBenzema and Juninho\u003c\/strong\u003e were still together in this shirt, before the inevitable dispersion of this exceptional generation. Owning this away shirt means preserving a trace of these two legends at the peak of their art in Lyon colors.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a product from a 2024 printer with approximate finishes. It's a real shirt from that era, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e according to the production standards of the time — specific fabrics, original heat-pressed or embroidered flocking, characteristic cut of the 2000s. Every detail speaks to those who know how to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly remarkable for a shirt over fifteen years old. No major discoloration, no peeling flocking, no hidden holes under the sponsor. We are looking at an example that has been respected, preserved, cherished — exactly what you expect from an \u003cstrong\u003eOL collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition.\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;\"\u003eBeware, the golden rule of \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Umbro sizes from that era often run smaller than what we're used to today. A \u003cstrong\u003e2000s XL\u003c\/strong\u003e can easily correspond to a modern L, or even an M depending on body type. Never rely solely on the label, especially if you want to wear it and not just hang it on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take a tape measure and measure your chest at its widest point, then compare it with the actual dimensions of the shirt. Shoulder-to-shoulder width is also a key indicator. If you want to wear it comfortably, add 5 to 8 cm to your chest measurement to allow for ease. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us — we are here to guide you.\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\u003eOL away shirt from the 2008-2009 season\u003c\/strong\u003e coincides with the last year of an undisputed reign over Ligue 1. After this season, the house of cards began to crumble, Benzema left for Madrid, and Lyon's dominance gradually gave way to other contenders. Owning this shirt means capturing the ultimate moment of a hegemony that will never again be replicated in the same format. In terms of historical value for a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector of French football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a big deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition — \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the Novotel flocking still perfectly intact — there aren't many out there in this state on the market. Most shirts from this era have been battered, washed improperly, or left to rot in damp cellars for ten years. This one hasn't. It's the kind of item you don't find twice.\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\/Olympique_Lyonnais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLyon - 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 kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ligue1.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 - Official website\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 Lyon crush Ligue 1 week after week, this Umbro 2008-09 away shirt will speak directly to you — and in this condition, you don't have to think twice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lyon","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54006743400723,"sku":"358297","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2008-09-OLYMPIQUE-LYON-SHIRT-XL-358297_1.jpg?v=1775230887","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2008-09-olympique-lyon-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}