1996 Czech Republic Home European Championship Football Shirt Poborsky #8 (L)

Condition: 9/10 Superb

Size: Adult Large (slim fitting)

Chest Measurement: 40-42 Inches / 101-106 CM

Manufacturer: Puma

Colour: Red, white & blue trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 1996

Player: Karel Poborsky

Patches: Euro 1996 / UEFA Fair Play

Official Puma Czech Republic home football shirt from the 1996 international tournament. Complete with Poborsky #8 on the front & back of the shirt in flock lettering and original Euro 1996 & UEFA Fair Play embroidery patches on the sleeves.

Condition of this original football jersey is 9/10 – Superb (see photos).

The Czech Republic’s first competitive match was part of the UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying campaign, in which they defeated Malta 6–1 in Ostrava. During the campaign, the Czech Republic registered six wins, three draws, and an embarrassing defeat against Luxembourg, finishing their qualifying Group 5 in first place, above favourites the Netherlands.

In the final tournament, hosted by England, the Czechs progressed from the group stage, despite a 2–0 opening game defeat to Germany. They continued their good form, and progressed to the UEFA Euro 1996 final, where they lost 2–1 to the Germans at Wembley Stadium.

Given their success at Euro 1996, the Czechs were expected to qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. They finished third in their qualifying group, however, behind Spain and Yugoslavia, and subsequently missed the tournament.