Description
France 98 Zidane Home Shirt
France 98 Zidane jersey during the 1998 World Cup in France
Flocking corresponding to the year of the jersey
Composition: 100% recycled polyester
Machine washable 30 °
Blue color
SIZE GUIDES
| JERSEY LENGTH | SHOULDER WIDTH | SIZE IN CM | WEIGHT KG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 70 cm | 50 cm | 168-173 | 60-65 |
| M | 73 cm | 53 cm | 173-178 | 65-70 |
| L | 76 cm | 56 cm | 178-183 | 70-75 |
| XL | 79 cm | 59 cm | 183-188 | 75-80 |
| XXL | 82 cm | 61 cm | 188-193 | 85-92 |
The 1998 World Cup final, played on July 12 at the Stade de France, was a historic moment for the French team, largely thanks to the exceptional performance of Zinedine Zidane. This match saw France face Brazil, four-time world champion and big favorite for the title.
Zinedine Zidane, midfielder and playmaker for the Blues, played a decisive role in this final. From the first minutes of the match, Zidane imposed his influence on the midfield, orchestrating the play of the French team with calm, precision and the class we know from him. His impact materialized during set-pieces: Zidane scored the first two goals of the match, both with headers, from corners taken by Emmanuel Petit and Youri Djorkaeff. These goals, scored in the 27th and 45th minutes, gave France a 2-0 lead at halftime, putting enormous pressure on the Brazilian team.
These two goals from Zidane, scored with headers – a quality of play for which he was not particularly known – marked a decisive turning point in the final. The third goal, scored by Emmanuel Petit at the very end of the match, sealed a 3-0 victory for France, giving the country its first world championship title.
Zidane's performance in that final made him a football legend and he quickly became a national hero in France. This victory, carried by his class and his technical mastery, symbolized the emergence of France as a great power in international football, and Zidane was hailed as one of the best players of his generation, even in the history of football. soccer. The France 98 Zidane jersey remains one of the most emblematic of French football, extend the legend of Zidane with this jersey and keep a memorable memory of July 12, 1998.
