{"product_id":"2017-18-sporting-shirt","title":"Sporting CP Home Macron 2017-18 Vintage Shirt - NWT","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSporting CP 2017-18 Macron Home Jersey — The Season of Drama at Alvalade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2017-18 season for \u003cstrong\u003eSporting Clube de Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e started with title ambitions but ended in turmoil. This \u003cstrong\u003eMacron home jersey sponsored by NOS\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies that pivotal period — before everything went awry in Alcochete. A piece of Portuguese football history, size S, in near-new condition.\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 Sporting CP (Sporting Clube de Portugal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: NOS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, fabric and flocking in excellent overall condition\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;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eSporting CP\u003c\/strong\u003e was locked in a fierce battle for the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimeira Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e title against the eternal duo Porto-Benfica. Jorge Jesus was at the helm, and the club played ambitious, offensive, recognizable football. It was a time when the Lions truly roared, when the \u003cstrong\u003eEstádio José Alvalade\u003c\/strong\u003e vibrated with every home match, and when the Lisbon public firmly believed that the title could finally return to Alvalade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad featured players who brought joy to the fans — \u003cstrong\u003eBryan Ruiz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Costa Rican play-maker, always elegant on the ball. \u003cstrong\u003eBas Dost\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tall Dutch striker, was an absolutely formidable goal-scoring machine that season. And then there was \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Carvalho\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Portuguese international defensive midfielder, solid as a rock at the heart of the game. A generation that had everything to achieve something great.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBas Dost, Primeira Liga Top Scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dutch striker finished the 2017-18 season as one of the top scorers in the Portuguese league, confirming his reputation as a prolific scorer in the box. With this jersey on his back, he scored goals that made Alvalade rise as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Campaign in the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSporting CP in the 2017-18 Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e represented another major challenge for the Lisbon club, which was juggling multiple competitions simultaneously. This jersey was worn during European nights when Alvalade took on a whole new dimension, under the UEFA lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alcochete Turning Point — Explosive End to the Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis season ended in chaos with the invasion of the Alcochete training center in May 2018 — a dark episode that deeply affected the club and led to Jorge Jesus's dramatic departure. This \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 Macron home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore also the last jersey of an entire era.\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 the same as a retail replica. It's a jersey designed for play or official sale at the time, with the technical fabrics and finishes of the season concerned. You're holding an item manufactured at that time, not a modern reproduction. The embroidered or flocked \u003cstrong\u003eNOS\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, the 2017 \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e logo — everything is period-correct, nothing is recreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly exceptional for a jersey of this generation. Few signs of wear, colors hold up well, flocking is clear. This is exactly the kind of piece you look for when you want a vintage item that still looks sharp while having real historical legitimacy.\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 sizes are consistently smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e than what we wear today. A 2017-18 Macron S is more comparable to an XS or a very snug S by current standards. The cuts of the time were designed to fit close to the body, not for the loose streetwear style we see everywhere now. If you wear a modern M, this vintage S might suit you — but you need to check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, grab a tape measure. Measure your chest flat, your waist, and the shoulder-to-chest length. Compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey — don't hesitate to contact us for exact measurements. It's better to take thirty seconds to measure than to receive a jersey that doesn't fit over 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\u003eSporting CP Macron 2017-18 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e marks the end of an era for the Lisbon club. It's a transitional jersey, worn just before everything changed — Jorge Jesus leaving, a generation of players gradually dispersing. Collectors know that these pivotal seasons often produce the most sought-after pieces, because they encapsulate a specific and irreversible moment in a club's history. The fact that it's a \u003cstrong\u003esize S\u003c\/strong\u003e, relatively rare in vintage Portuguese club jersey collections, adds another layer of desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd at 9\/10? Honestly, there aren't many in this condition. Sporting Clube de Portugal jerseys from this generation are becoming rare in good condition — either they've been sitting in a closet for too long, or they've been used as training jerseys and show the scars. This one is preserved. It's just waiting for the right display case or the right fit to live a second life it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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 — 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;\"\u003eIf you collect Portuguese football jerseys or have a special affection for the Lisbon Lions, this 2017-18 piece has real historical value and is in rare condition. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sporting","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54012991471891,"sku":"338194","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":54012991504659,"sku":"266407","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-SPORTING-SHIRT-S-338194_1.jpg?v=1775518575","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-sporting-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}