Description

Portugal Home Jersey 2006

Portugal's retro vintage home jersey for the 2006 World Cup is one of the most iconic designs of the Nike era. Elegant, modern, and steeped in history, it accompanied the Seleção on one of its finest runs in international competition. With its deep red accented by touches of green and gold, it symbolizes the passion and identity of Portuguese football, while embodying the energy of the generation led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Luís Figo, and Deco.

Design and style

• Main color: intense burgundy red, a traditional shade from Portugal

• V-neck collar trimmed in green, reminiscent of the national colours

• Thin gold trim on the shoulders adds a touch of modernity and elegance.

• Green trim at the ends of the sleeves creates a harmonious contrast.

• Nike logo embroidered in yellow on the right chest

• Embroidered crest of the Portuguese Football Federation (Federação Portuguesa de Futebol) over the heart, in its iconic mid-2000s version.

• Lightweight fabric with micro-texture to improve comfort and breathability

History and heritage

This jersey was worn during the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where Portugal reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1966. Led by a rising Cristiano Ronaldo and a still-decisive Luís Figo, the Seleção had a memorable campaign, marked by intense victories against Mexico, the Netherlands, and England. This jersey remains associated with one of the most vibrant periods in modern Portuguese football.

Details and advice

• Nike technical polyester, breathable and suitable for athletic performance

• Comfortable straight cut, true to the Nike standard of the mid-2000s

• Cold washing is recommended to preserve the deep color and quality of the embroidery.

• A must-have for Portugal enthusiasts, World Cup jersey collectors, or fans of Cristiano Ronaldo and Figo.

Further information

• Year: 2006

• Team: Portugal

• Type: Home jersey

• Competition: 2006 World Cup

• Equipment supplier: Nike

• Collar: V-shaped, edged in green

• Coat of arms: embroidered, mid-2000s version

• Distinctive details: gold piping on the shoulders, sleeves with green trim

• Material: Nike technical polyester

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