{"product_id":"2012-13-sporting-shirt","title":"Sporting CP Home Puma 2012-13 Vintage MEO Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSporting CP 2012-13 Puma Home Jersey — The Year Josué and Rondón Wore the Lion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2012-13\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSporting Clube de Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e underwent a season of rebuilding under Jesualdo Ferreira, with a changing squad but an intact DNA. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma home jersey sponsored by MEO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to this pivotal period for the Lisbon club — before Rúben Amorim, much later, reinvented everything.\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 2012-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sporting CP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MEO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a vintage worn jersey, flocking slightly marked by time and use\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSporting CP 2012-13 edition\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to a particular era for the Lisbon club. The club navigated the middle of the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e table without winning the title but maintained a respectable European presence on the continent. It was a season of identity, where \u003cstrong\u003eSporting tried to consolidate its foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e after several complicated years in terms of results and institutional stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eRicky van Wolfswinkel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Dutch striker with sharp movements, and \u003cstrong\u003eJosué\u003c\/strong\u003e, the veteran Brazilian midfielder trained at Benfica but who played for Valencia and settled in Alvalade, embodied the ambition of a Sporting team that wanted to bite. \u003cstrong\u003eAndré Carrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e also started to emerge in the squad. The atmosphere at \u003cstrong\u003eEstádio José Alvalade\u003c\/strong\u003e was always electric; the Leões knew how to mobilize their public even during transitional periods.\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 2012-13 Europa League campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSporting competed in the group stage of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e that season, offering European evenings in Alvalade. This jersey was very likely worn during these matches that stirred Thursday night Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lisbon derby — Sporting vs Benfica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWearing this \u003cstrong\u003eSporting home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2012-13 also means experiencing O Clássico, this confrontation with rival Benfica that goes beyond a simple football match. Each edition of the Lisbon derby is a battle of ego, history, and honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVan Wolfswinkel's season before his departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicky van Wolfswinkel\u003c\/strong\u003e finished among the squad's top scorers that season, attracting the attention of English clubs. His final stretch in a Sporting jersey was synonymous with remarkable individual efforts in a collectively inconsistent season.\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 taken out of a plastic-wrapped box. It is an object that existed, that was worn — by a fan, sometimes by a player — and that bears the marks of that existence. The \u003cstrong\u003eslightly worn flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lived-in stitching, the fabric that has acquired a particular texture: all of this is proof that this jersey is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSporting Puma 2012-13 jersey rated 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e falls exactly into this category. The slightly marked prints — what we call \"slightly used printings\" — do not detract from the value of the piece. On the contrary, it confirms that you are dealing with an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e and not a copy produced in 2024 to look like an old one. The difference is fundamental for a true collector.\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\u003eVintage jerseys from the early 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e — and this is even truer for Puma cuts of that era — fit closer to the body than modern cuts. A vintage Puma M often corresponds to what is now called an S or a slim-fit M. Do not rely solely on the letter printed on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, get your tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and shoulder width, then compare with the \u003cstrong\u003eactual dimensions of the jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that we indicate on the product sheet. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises. A collector's jersey that doesn't fit well is still a collector's jersey — but it's best if it fits well.\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\u003eSporting CP 2012-13 home jersey by Puma\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a precise time window into one of the most historic clubs in Portuguese football. The collaboration between Puma and Sporting during this period produced jerseys with a strong visual identity, featuring the Alvalade lion and the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eMEO\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Portuguese telecom operator — which anchors this jersey in its era. Puma's productions for Sporting from this generation are increasingly difficult to find in good condition on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 rating for a 2012 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e means it has been well preserved, making it presentable both in a display case and when worn. The slightly worn flocking recalls its past without distorting the overall appearance. For a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector of vintage Portuguese jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e or simply a Sporting fan who wants a piece of history in their hands, this is the kind of item you regret not getting when it's no longer available.\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\/Sporting_CP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSporting CP — 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;\"\u003eIt's up to you to decide if this 2012-13 season is one that matters to you — but the jersey itself won't wait indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sporting","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54012991439123,"sku":"344928","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-13-SPORTING-SHIRT-M-344928_1.jpg?v=1775518574","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-13-sporting-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}