{"product_id":"ac-milan-2002-03-home-jersey","title":"AC Milan 2002\/03 Home Jersey","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSome football shirts become iconic because of their design. Others become legendary because of the season they represent.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAC Milan 2002\/03 Home Jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eRossoneri red and black stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e, black V-neck, red adidas detailing and the classic \u003cstrong\u003eOpel\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, this shirt represents one of the most important seasons in AC Milan's modern history. It was the beginning of the Carlo Ancelotti era in Europe — and the season that brought the European Cup back to Milan after a nine-year wait. \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 marked the arrival of a new chapter for Milan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Ancelotti\u003c\/strong\u003e took charge of a squad filled with extraordinary talent: \u003cstrong\u003ePaolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Cafu, Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf, Gennaro Gattuso, Rui Costa, Filippo Inzaghi, Andriy Shevchenko and Rivaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Champions League campaign began with a preliminary-round victory over Slovan Liberec before Milan navigated two group stages and entered the knockout rounds. From there, the story became legendary. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the quarter-finals, Milan faced \u003cstrong\u003eAjax\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tie appeared to be heading toward extra time in the second leg at San Siro, but in the final moments, Filippo Inzaghi and Andriy Shevchenko combined before \u003cstrong\u003eJon Dahl Tomasson\u003c\/strong\u003e scored the decisive goal. Milan advanced 3–2 on aggregate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came the \u003cstrong\u003eDerby della Madonnina\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in European Cup history, Milan and Inter met in the Champions League semi-finals. Two tense matches followed. Milan advanced on away goals after a 0–0 first leg and a 1–1 draw in the return, sending the Rossoneri to Manchester. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd on \u003cstrong\u003e28 May 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stage was set at Old Trafford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final against \u003cstrong\u003eJuventus\u003c\/strong\u003e finished 0–0 after 120 minutes. It became a battle between two Italian giants, with defenses dominating and Milan goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eDida\u003c\/strong\u003e making crucial saves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came the penalties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerginho, Nesta and Shevchenko scored for Milan. Dida saved two Juventus attempts, and Shevchenko stepped forward to take the decisive kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe scored.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAC Milan won the shootout \u003cstrong\u003e3–2\u003c\/strong\u003e and lifted their \u003cstrong\u003esixth European Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Paolo Maldini, the victory carried an extraordinary family connection. Exactly 40 years after his father \u003cstrong\u003eCesare Maldini\u003c\/strong\u003e had lifted the European Cup for Milan at Wembley, Paolo became the captain who lifted it at Old Trafford. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shirt itself perfectly captures that era. The classic red-and-black stripes dominate the body, while the black shoulders and sleeves are finished with red adidas stripes. The Opel logo sits proudly in the center, while the traditional AC Milan crest carries the club's star above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a shirt associated with a team that combined elegance, defensive strength and European experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shirt worn by \u003cstrong\u003eMaldini, Nesta, Pirlo, Gattuso, Seedorf, Inzaghi and Shevchenko\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shirt from the night Milan became European champions again.\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 Home 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 Rossoneri red and black\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 Black V-neck with red detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional red-and-black vertical stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black with red adidas three stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic 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, Filippo Inzaghi and Andriy Shevchenko\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\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 shirt from the night the Rossoneri conquered Europe once again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Trafford, 2003 — Sei volte campioni d'Europa.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adidas","offers":[{"title":"S \/ No Customization","offer_id":57368874320012,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57368874352780,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ No Customization","offer_id":57368874385548,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57368874418316,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ No Customization","offer_id":57368874451084,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57368874483852,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ No Customization","offer_id":57368874516620,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57368874549388,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ No Customization","offer_id":57368874582156,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57368874614924,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/4368\/2700\/files\/904132e3-822a-4784-827d-0791e78b9e2e.png?v=1789078861","url":"https:\/\/twinbrotherskits.co\/products\/ac-milan-2002-03-home-jersey","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}