{"product_id":"spain-1996-98-away-shirt-hierro-6-xl","title":"SPAIN 1996-98 AWAY SHIRT - HIERRO 6 - XL","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. Federation crest and adidas logos are embroidered. No bobbles or pulls. Player name\/number are flock and heat applied. Colours and stitching in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpain reached the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 1996 in England under Javier Clemente, continuing a period of competitive performances at major international tournaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving reached the quarter-finals of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Spain entered the European Championship with an experienced squad featuring Fernando Hierro, Miguel Ángel Nadal, Sergi Barjuán, Luis Enrique, José María Bakero and goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squad also included attacking players Alfonso Pérez, Juan Antonio Pizzi, Julio Salinas and Kiko, alongside emerging talents including Raúl, who would make his senior international debut later in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpain began their European Championship campaign with a 1–1 draw against Bulgaria at Elland Road, with Alfonso scoring a late equaliser. A goalless draw against eventual finalists France followed, leaving Clemente's side needing a positive result in their final group fixture against Romania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpain secured a 2–1 victory at Elland Road, with goals from Javier Manjarín and Guillermo Amor ensuring progression to the knockout stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result secured second place in the group and a quarter-final against tournament hosts England at Wembley Stadium. Both sides created opportunities during a closely contested encounter, but neither could find a breakthrough during normal or extra time. The match subsequently went to a penalty shootout, with England securing a 4–2 victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFernando Hierro and Miguel Ángel Nadal were unsuccessful with their penalties, while England converted all four of their attempts to progress to the semi-finals. Despite their elimination, Spain had reached the quarter-finals of a second consecutive major international tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Euro 1996, Clemente's side turned their attention towards qualification for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. Spain subsequently completed an unbeaten qualifying campaign, finishing top of their group and securing another appearance at football's leading international tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by adidas, the Spain 1996–98 away shirt featured a distinctive navy-blue colourway with a contrasting red button-up collar and an asymmetric red-and-yellow vertical graphic. The design incorporated adidas branding and the Spanish Football Federation crest, creating a bold alternative to the national team's traditional red home shirt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased during the Euro 1996 period, the shirt was part of the official collection associated with players including Hierro, Luis Enrique, Nadal and Amor, although it was not used in Spain's tournament matches. Its unconventional colour combination and distinctive asymmetric detailing make it a classic example of adidas' experimental international designs from the mid-1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PIT TO PIT - 64cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 77cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"XL \/ Dark Blue","offer_id":53223881179423,"sku":"2\/11-MCEHR3","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/SPAIN_1996-98_AWAY_SHIRT_-_HIERRO_6.jpg?v=1794308386","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/ja\/products\/spain-1996-98-away-shirt-hierro-6-xl","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}