{"product_id":"ac-milan-2002-03-away-jersey","title":"AC Milan 2002\/03 Away Jersey","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThere are football shirts that tell the story of a season. And then there are shirts that become part of football history.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAC Milan 2002\/03 Away Jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly white with a distinctive red V-neck, red and black adidas detailing and the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eOpel\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, this shirt represents one of the greatest European campaigns in AC Milan history. It was worn during the season in which Carlo Ancelotti's Rossoneri returned to the summit of European football and claimed their \u003cstrong\u003esixth Champions League title\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind the Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2002\/03 season was the beginning of the \u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Ancelotti era\u003c\/strong\u003e at Milan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squad was extraordinary: \u003cstrong\u003ePaolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Andrea Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso, Clarence Seedorf, Rui Costa, Rivaldo, Andriy Shevchenko and Filippo Inzaghi\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was a team that combined Italian defensive tradition with an extraordinary amount of technical quality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Europe, Milan's journey became increasingly dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter surviving the group stages, the Rossoneri defeated \u003cstrong\u003eAjax\u003c\/strong\u003e in a thrilling quarter-final before meeting \u003cstrong\u003eInter\u003c\/strong\u003e in the semi-finals. It was the first time two Milanese clubs had faced each other in the Champions League at that stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first leg finished 0–0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the return at San Siro, \u003cstrong\u003eShevchenko\u003c\/strong\u003e put Milan ahead. Inter equalized late through Obafemi Martins, but the aggregate score remained 1–1 — sending Milan through on the away-goals rule. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came \u003cstrong\u003eOld Trafford\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003e28 May 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e, AC Milan faced Juventus in the first all-Italian European Cup final. After 120 minutes, neither side had scored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European champion would be decided by penalties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerginho stepped up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNesta followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen Shevchenko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three scored for Milan, while goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eDida\u003c\/strong\u003e produced two crucial saves. Shevchenko then converted the decisive penalty to give Milan a \u003cstrong\u003e3–2 shootout victory\u003c\/strong\u003e and their sixth European Cup. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shirt in the photograph is even more special because it features the \u003cstrong\u003ecommemorative Champions League Final details for Old Trafford, 28 May 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e — directly connecting it to that historic night. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design itself is quintessential early-2000s adidas: a clean white body, red V-neck, black-and-red shoulder stripes and subtle red side-panel detailing. The Opel logo dominates the center, while the AC Milan crest sits above the heart with the club's European star. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't simply a white Milan away shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a reminder of \u003cstrong\u003eOld Trafford, penalties, Shevchenko's final kick, Maldini lifting the trophy — and Milan becoming European champions once again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\/03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC Milan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away Jersey – Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e adidas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with red and black details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red V-neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e White body with red-and-black adidas shoulder stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide panels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle red patterned detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrest:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC Milan crest with European Cup star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManager:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlo Ancelotti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey players:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Andrea Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso, Clarence Seedorf, Andriy Shevchenko and Filippo Inzaghi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric achievement:\u003c\/strong\u003e UEFA Champions League winners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juventus 0–0 AC Milan — Milan won 3–2 on penalties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal venue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Trafford, Manchester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric moment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shevchenko's winning penalty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean title:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC Milan's sixth European Cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champions League Final \/ Old Trafford 28 May 2003 commemorative marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match days, casual wear, collectors and supporters of classic AC Milan football\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA white shirt. 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