FRANCE 2006-08 AWAY SHIRT - ZIDANE 10 - 8/10
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Description & Sizing
Excellent condition. Federation crest and adidas logos are embroidered. Player name/number are PolyFlex and heat applied. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.
Worn by France during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, this white adidas away shirt featured as Raymond Domenech's side reached the final before being defeated by Italy on penalties.
France entered the tournament with an experienced squad featuring Zinédine Zidane, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Franck Ribéry, Claude Makélélé and Lilian Thuram, aiming to build on their previous World Cup triumph in 1998.
Drawn alongside Switzerland, South Korea and Togo, France began the tournament with two draws before securing qualification for the knockout stages with a 2–0 victory over Togo, courtesy of goals from Vieira and Henry.
In the Round of 16, France defeated Spain 3–1, with goals from Ribéry, Vieira and Zidane securing progression to the quarter-finals. Henry subsequently scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over defending champions Brazil, before a Zidane penalty against Portugal secured France's place in the final.
Facing Italy at Berlin's Olympiastadion, France took an early lead through a Zidane penalty before Marco Materazzi equalised with a header. The match remained level throughout normal time, with Zidane subsequently sent off during extra time following an off-the-ball incident involving Materazzi.
The final was decided by a penalty shoot-out, with Italy winning 5–3 to secure their fourth World Cup title. The match also marked Zidane's final professional appearance, bringing an end to a career that included the 1998 World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000 titles with France.
Zidane was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, having played an influential role in France's progression to the final.
Featuring a white adidas design with blue and red detailing and the French national crest, the 2006–08 away shirt represents France's run to the 2006 World Cup final and the conclusion of Zidane's international career.
S - PIT TO PIT - 52cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 67cm
M - PIT TO PIT - 57cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 70cm
L - PIT TO PIT - 60cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 74cm
XL - PIT TO PIT - 64cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 77cm
2XL - PIT TO PIT - 69cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 80cm
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Condition
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Outstanding condition with no noticeable flaws. Tags may or may not be present, but the item shows little to no sign of wear.
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A well-kept piece with minor signs of age or use. This could include light bobbling, slight fading or very small marks, but it still presents really well.
7/10 - Very Good
Noticeable wear consistent with age. This may include moderate fading, small pulls, bobbling, minor cracking to print or a small mark.
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