{"product_id":"wales-home-shirt-2016-s-adidas","title":"Wales Home Shirt 2016 S Adidas.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity checked ✓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome Shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean Shirt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70x47 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AI6630\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number:\u003c\/strong\u003e LS647\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These jerseys are authentic. Due to their age, some jerseys may show minor imperfections such as light staining, faded sponsor logos, or loose threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Neck size print faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistory\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 campaign was a landmark period in Welsh football as Wales qualified for their first major international tournament since the 1958 FIFA World Cup. Managed by Chris Coleman, Wales entered UEFA EURO 2016 in France with a talented squad led by Gareth Bale and captain Ashley Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWales made an outstanding start to the tournament, defeating Slovakia 2-1 in their opening match with Gareth Bale scoring from a free-kick and Hal Robson-Kanu scoring the late winner. They then lost narrowly to England before producing an impressive 3-0 victory over Russia to finish top of Group B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Round of 16, Wales defeated Northern Ireland 1-0 through an own goal from Gareth McAuley. They then produced one of the most famous victories in Welsh football history, defeating Belgium 3-1 in the quarter-final. Ashley Williams, Hal Robson-Kanu and Sam Vokes scored as Wales reached the semi-finals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWales eventually lost 2-0 to eventual champions Portugal in the semi-final, but their run to the last four represented the greatest achievement in the history of Welsh football at a European Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Players\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGareth Bale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWales' talisman and leading attacking player. Bale scored three goals during the group stage and was one of the outstanding performers of the tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAaron Ramsey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA key creative force in midfield, Ramsey was instrumental throughout Wales' run and was named in the official UEFA EURO 2016 Team of the Tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshley Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wales captain and defensive leader. Williams scored the equaliser against Belgium in the quarter-final as Wales completed a memorable 3-1 comeback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHal Robson-Kanu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cult hero of the tournament, Robson-Kanu scored the decisive winner against Slovakia and produced the famous Cruyff-inspired turn before scoring against Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Allen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hugely influential midfielder whose energy and defensive work were central to Wales' successful campaign. Allen was also named in the official UEFA EURO 2016 Team of the Tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Vokes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Burnley striker scored the third goal in Wales' famous 3-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2016 Home Shirt\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wales 2016 home shirt was produced by Adidas for the country's historic UEFA EURO 2016 campaign. The shirt combines the traditional Welsh red with white detailing and features Adidas' distinctive three stripes on the sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design also incorporates a subtle drop-needle thread effect across the fabric, giving the shirt a classic and understated appearance. 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