Official 1997-98 Netherlands (Holland) home shirt

Size:

Armpit to armpit: 56.5cm

Condition of shirt:

Excellent, bright colours throughout, seam undone by a few millimeters at the collar (last picture)

Made by:

Nike

Players:

Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Kluivert, Edgar Davids, Frank de Boer, Clarence Seedorf, Marc Overmars, Jaap Stam

Notes:

Home shirt as worn by the Netherlands during the 1997-98 season, including their campaign at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.

The 1998 World Cup was a memorable tournament for the Dutch national team. Under the guidance of coach Guus Hiddink, the squad played some of the most exciting football of the competition. The Netherlands reached the semi-finals, where they faced Brazil in a dramatic encounter that ended in heartbreak after a penalty shootout loss. This shirt was worn in key matches, cementing its place in Dutch football history.