SPAIN 1996-98 HOME SHIRT - HIERRO 6 - L
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Description & Sizing
Excellent condition. Federation crest and adidas logos are embroidered. No pulls or bobbles. One button on neck is missing. Player name/number are flock and heat applied. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.
Spain reached the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 1996 in England under Javier Clemente, continuing a period of competitive performances at major international tournaments.
Having 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.
The 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.
Spain 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.
Spain secured a 2–1 victory at Elland Road, with goals from Javier Manjarín and Guillermo Amor ensuring progression to the knockout stages.
The 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.
Fernando 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.
Following 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.
Produced by adidas, the Spain 1996–98 home shirt featured a distinctive red colourway with an asymmetric navy-blue panel extending down the left side of the front and across the sleeve. The design incorporated contrasting red-and-yellow stripes within the navy panel, a button-up collar, adidas branding and the Spanish Football Federation crest.
Associated with players including Hierro, Luis Enrique, Nadal and Amor during Spain's Euro 1996 campaign, the shirt became one of the national team's most recognisable designs of the decade. Its unconventional layout, bold colours and distinctive adidas detailing make it a classic example of 1990s international football shirts.
PIT TO PIT - 60cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 74cm
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Condition
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Our condition guide
10/10 - Brand New with Tags
Outstanding condition with no noticeable flaws. Tags may or may not be present, but the item shows little to no sign of wear.
9/10 - Mint
Very strong vintage condition. May show the lightest signs of storage or previous wear, but nothing that distracts from the item overall.
8/10 - Excellent
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.
6/10 and below - Good with Noticeable Signs of Wear
More obvious signs of wear or ageing. This might include heavier fading, marks, pulls, print wear or repairs.
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Washing
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Drying
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Storage
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Protecting prints, badges and sponsor logos
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- Avoid excessive heat, as this can damage vinyl, flock and older materials
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