{"product_id":"2017-18-fc-porto-shirt","title":"FC Porto Home Shirt 2017-18 New Balance Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Porto 2017-18 New Balance Jersey – The Dragon Roars in the Champions League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017-2018 FC Porto season\u003c\/strong\u003e was that of a club regaining its footing in Europe after a few years in the shadow of the giants. This \u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eMEO\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly embodies this period of revival: an ambitious, fiery Porto, with an \u003cstrong\u003eEstádio do Dragão\u003c\/strong\u003e roaring on every big night. A compact, authentic size \u003cstrong\u003eL Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey, rated 8\/10 – it 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 2017-2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Porto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Balance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MEO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 FC Porto\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club that never truly abandoned its ambitions despite the dominance of the Benfica-Sporting duo on the national stage. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eSérgio Conceição\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived mid-season and was already transforming the locker room, the Dragons rediscovered a vertical, intense, and identity-driven style of play. The \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 New Balance home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore much more than a match kit – it's the symbol of a tactical and mental revival at the Dragão.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, this team could count on players who would quickly make a name for themselves far beyond Portugal's borders. \u003cstrong\u003eOtávio\u003c\/strong\u003e excelled in midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eMoussa Marega\u003c\/strong\u003e battered opposing defenses with his power, and \u003cstrong\u003eHéctor Herrera\u003c\/strong\u003e provided the backbone in the middle. In attack, \u003cstrong\u003eAdrián López\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVincent Aboubakar\u003c\/strong\u003e brought their penetrating runs. It was a team built to suffer together and strike quickly – Porto's football in its purest form.\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\u003eThe 2017-18 Primeira Liga title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPorto ended a five-year league drought by winning the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e that season. A title won with conviction, restoring the club to its natural place at the top of Portuguese football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champions League campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 UEFA Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, Porto qualified for the round of 16 from a tough group. This return to the big European stage is exactly the period that this jersey embodies – a Porto wanting to reconnect with its great continental nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Portuguese Cup in sight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPorto achieved a league and cup double this season, confirming that the Sérgio Conceição project was not a flash in the pan. This \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore that of a doubly historic season for the Dragons' supporters.\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 a piece that has passed through official channels – made to be worn, not to be hung in a store under cellophane. The finishes are different, the interior labels tell their own story, and the cut reflects the standards of the era. It's not a replica from a printer; it's the real deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with PULLS condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means small fabric bobbles due to normal friction – the signature of a jersey that has been worn, washed, and lived in. No holes, no tears, no major degradation. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage FC Porto jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation, it's a completely honest and acceptable condition. Authenticity has a price, and that price is called pulls.\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;\"\u003eBe aware of the golden rule of vintage jerseys: \u003cstrong\u003eold sizes are consistently smaller than current standards\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 2017-18 L Boys does not correspond to a modern adult L – it's a cut designed for a youth, fitted, without the looseness of modern cuts. If you're used to current jerseys with their loose or regular fit, take this discrepancy into account before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and compare it with the size chart\u003c\/strong\u003e before confirming your order. For an L Boys, it's generally around 80-85 cm (31.5-33.5 inches) chest, but always check the exact measurements of the item. It's better to spend two minutes calculating than to receive a jersey that doesn't fit your shoulders.\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\u003e2017-18 season was a pivotal year for FC Porto\u003c\/strong\u003e – double winners, relaunched in Europe, with a coach who was beginning to build a legend. Jerseys from this New Balance-MEO generation are still relatively accessible, but their collector value is rising as Sérgio Conceição's legend grows. Investing in this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Porto New Balance jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e now is anticipating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition, 8\/10 with just a few pulls, there aren't many circulating cleanly. Most worn jerseys from this era have taken hits, been disfigured by approximate flocking, or simply disappeared into drawers. This one is here, readable, identifiable, \u003cstrong\u003eready to take its place in a serious collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. There aren't many in this condition.\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\/FC_Porto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Porto – 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 jerseys\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;\"\u003eA Portuguese champion's jersey, in this condition, in the right size – you either know what it is, or you miss out. 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