{"product_id":"mexico-2008-10-home-shirt-marquez-4-l","title":"MEXICO 2008-10 HOME SHIRT - MARQUEZ 4 - L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/span\u003e. Federation crest and manufacturer logo are embroidered. Player name\/number are PolyFlex and heat applied with cracking and wear to both. Few small bobble to lower front of shirt. Stitching and colours are in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexico competed in qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup during a period of managerial change, ultimately securing their place at the tournament in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving reached the Round of 16 at the 2006 World Cup, Mexico entered the next international cycle with an experienced squad featuring Rafael Márquez, Andrés Guardado, Carlos Salcido, Guillermo Franco and goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team also introduced a new generation of attacking players, including Carlos Vela and Giovani dos Santos, who had emerged as promising talents in European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHugo Sánchez began the qualifying cycle as national team manager, having previously guided Mexico to the final of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and third place at the Copa América. However, Sánchez departed in March 2008 following Mexico's failure to qualify for the Olympic football tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSven-Göran Eriksson was subsequently appointed, taking charge as Mexico began their qualification campaign for the 2010 World Cup. Mexico overcame Belize in the preliminary round before progressing to a group featuring Honduras, Jamaica and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team recorded three victories across six matches, finishing second behind Honduras and advancing to the final qualifying stage. Results during the opening months of 2009 proved more challenging, with Mexico losing away fixtures against the United States and Honduras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriksson departed in April 2009, with Javier Aguirre returning for his second spell as national team manager. Under Aguirre, Mexico's results improved considerably, including a memorable 2–1 victory against the United States in Mexico City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe national team eventually finished second in the final CONCACAF qualifying group with 19 points, securing automatic qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Mexico also won the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, defeating the United States 5–0 in the final at Giants Stadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by adidas, the Mexico 2008–10 home shirt featured the national team's traditional green colourway with contrasting white three-stripe detailing across the shoulders. The design incorporated a subtle Aztec-inspired tonal pattern, distinctive three-quarter-length sleeves and a curved red graphic along the right side. The Mexican Football Federation crest and adidas branding completed the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated with players including Márquez, Guardado, Vela and dos Santos during Mexico's World Cup qualifying campaign, the shirt represents an important transitional period for the national team. Its traditional colours, unusual sleeve construction and distinctive graphic detailing make it a memorable example of Mexico's late-2000s adidas shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e  PIT TO PIT - 58cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 72cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"L \/ Green","offer_id":53224612462879,"sku":"2\/11-2F2ZDF","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/LLSMARQUEZ.png?v=1794318653","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/products\/mexico-2008-10-home-shirt-marquez-4-l","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}