Description

France 1998 Away Retro Vintage Jersey

• France 1998 White Retro Vintage jersey from the French team

• Flocking corresponding to the year of the jersey

• Composition: 100% recycled polyester

• Machine washable 30 °

• Color: White

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During the 1998 World Cup, the French team played a memorable match with their white France 98 jersey during the semi-final against Croatia on July 8, 1998. This choice of jersey was due to the color of the jerseys of Croatia, who wore their famous red and white checkered jersey. This match has remained in the memories of French football, not only for its stakes, but also for the individual performances which marked history.

The match started tensely for France, who found themselves trailing 1-0 after a Davor Šuker goal just at the start of the second half. However, a few minutes later, Lilian Thuram, a central defender known for his defensive qualities, equalized with a left-footed strike. Minutes later, Thuram struck again scoring his second goal of the match, this time with his right foot, sealing the 2–1 victory for France. These two goals were the only ones of his international career, which made this feat even more exceptional.

This victory allowed France to qualify for the final, where they faced Brazil. The choice of the white France 98 jersey for this match against Croatia has become a symbol of the resilience and the ability of the Blues to overcome difficult times. Thuram's heroic performance and qualification for the final reinforced the belief that this France team was destined to win the World Cup, which they did a few days later by beating Brazil 3-0. The France 98 jersey remains one of the most emblematic of French football, be part of the history of French football with this jersey and keep a memorable memory of July 08, 1998.