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Celebrate one of the most memorable international exhibition matches of the 1990s with the FIFA Europe XI 1997 L/S Retro Football Shirt.
Worn by a European all-star selection in Marseille on 4 December 1997, the shirt is associated with a remarkable squad featuring Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Kluivert, Paul Ince, Fernando Hierro, Alessandro Costacurta, Krasimir Balakov and Alen Bokšić.
Captained by Zinedine Zidane, the Europe XI faced a FIFA Rest of World selection featuring Ronaldo and Gabriel Batistuta. Zidane found the net for Europe alongside Marius Lăcătuș, while Ronaldo and Batistuta both scored twice as the Rest of World XI claimed a 5–2 victory.
A rare and distinctive long-sleeve shirt representing one of the great all-star gatherings of the late 1990s.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
FIFA Europe XI 1997 L/S Jersey
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Size Guidance
Size
Chest (in)
Length (in)
Rec. Height (ft/in)
Rec. Weight (lb)
S
40
28
65–67
121–132
M
42
28
67–69
132–154
L
44
29
69–71
154–176
XL
46
30
71–75
176–198
XXL
48
31
75–79
198–220
Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
Year: 1997 Team: FIFA Europe XI Kit Type: Long Sleeve Match: Europe XI vs FIFA Rest of World XI Date: 4 December 1997 Venue: Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, France Occasion: 1998 FIFA World Cup Final Draw Event Head Coach: Franz Beckenbauer Captain: Zinedine Zidane Final Score: Europe XI 2–5 FIFA Rest of World XI Europe XI Goalscorers: Marius Lăcătuș / Zinedine Zidane Key Players: Zinedine Zidane, Paul Ince, Patrick Kluivert, Alen Bokšić, Fernando Hierro, Alessandro Costacurta, Krasimir Balakov, Marius Lăcătuș
The Europe XI featured leading European players selected for a special exhibition match in Marseille ahead of the 1998 FIFA World Cup final draw. Zinedine Zidane captained the European selection and scored one of their two goals, while Marius Lăcătuș scored the other. The FIFA Rest of World XI won 5–2 through goals from Anthony de Ávila, Ronaldo and Gabriel Batistuta.
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing
Recommendation
ZIDANE 10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Overall Choice. Europe XI captain and goalscorer in the match. By far the strongest player association with this shirt.
KLUIVERT 9
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Best Forward Choice. One of Europe's most recognisable young forwards of the period and the starting No.9.
INCE 8
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Best English Player Choice. Started in midfield wearing No.8 and provides a particularly strong option for the UK market.
HIERRO 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Defensive Choice. One of the most recognisable European defenders of the era and a starter in the match.
BALAKOV 7
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Cult Choice. The Bulgarian playmaker wore No.7 and started alongside Zidane and Ince.
LĂCĂTUȘ 13
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Match-Specific Choice. Particularly interesting because he scored Europe XI's opening goal.
ZIDANE 10 is the definitive printing choice for the FIFA Europe XI 1997 L/S Retro Football Shirt.
Zinedine Zidane captained the Europe XI in the special exhibition match against the FIFA Rest of World XI at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on 4 December 1997. Wearing No.10, Zidane scored Europe XI's second goal in a match featuring an extraordinary collection of international stars.
KLUIVERT 9 provides the strongest forward alternative, while INCE 8 is an excellent choice for collectors looking for an English player connection.
For a more unusual match-specific option, LĂCĂTUȘ 13 has particularly strong historical relevance because he scored Europe XI's other goal.
