{"product_id":"fc-porto-2003-04-home-jersey","title":"FC Porto 2003\/04 Home Jersey","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSome shirts become iconic because of the players who wore them. Others become inseparable from a moment that changed a club's place in football history.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFC Porto 2003\/04 Home Jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its classic blue-and-white vertical stripes, Nike detailing, traditional FC Porto crest and \u003cstrong\u003eRevigrés\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, this jersey represents the beginning of one of the greatest European underdog stories of the modern era. It was worn by a Porto side led by a young \u003cstrong\u003eJosé Mourinho\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eDeco, Ricardo Carvalho, Jorge Costa, Paulo Ferreira, Maniche, Costinha, Derlei and Vítor Baía\u003c\/strong\u003e at the heart of the team. \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\u003eJust one year earlier, Mourinho had already announced himself to Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorto had won the \u003cstrong\u003e2003 UEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the following season the challenge became even greater: could a Portuguese club go all the way in Europe's biggest competition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer would be yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorto progressed through the Champions League group stage before facing \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Round of 16. After winning the first leg 2–1 in Porto, Mourinho's side found themselves behind at Old Trafford and heading toward elimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, in the final moments, \u003cstrong\u003eCostinha scored\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMourinho sprinted down the touchline in celebration, arms raised in one of the defining images of the campaign. Porto advanced 3–2 on aggregate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quarter-finals brought \u003cstrong\u003eLyon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Porto went through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe semi-finals brought \u003cstrong\u003eDeportivo La Coruña\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose defensive organization had already stunned Europe by eliminating AC Milan. Porto won the tie 1–0 on aggregate, with \u003cstrong\u003eDerlei's penalty\u003c\/strong\u003e deciding the second leg. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then, on \u003cstrong\u003e26 May 2004\u003c\/strong\u003e, Porto arrived at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen for the Champions League final against \u003cstrong\u003eAS Monaco\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underdogs were now one match away from European immortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlos Alberto\u003c\/strong\u003e opened the scoring before half-time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second half, \u003cstrong\u003eDeco\u003c\/strong\u003e doubled the advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour minutes later, \u003cstrong\u003eDmitri Alenichev\u003c\/strong\u003e made it 3–0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorto were European champions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the club's \u003cstrong\u003esecond European Cup\/Champions League title\u003c\/strong\u003e, 17 years after their first triumph in 1987. Porto had also become only the second team to win the UEFA Cup and European Cup\/Champions League in successive seasons. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Mourinho, it was the perfect ending to his time in Porto. He left for Chelsea shortly afterward, taking Paulo Ferreira and Ricardo Carvalho with him, while Deco moved to Barcelona. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is why this shirt means so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt represents the moment \u003cstrong\u003eFC Porto stopped being the surprise of Europe and became European champions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is equally memorable: traditional blue-and-white stripes, a solid blue lower section, white sleeves with blue accents and the classic Nike aesthetic of the early 2000s. The version pictured carries the \u003cstrong\u003eRevigrés\u003c\/strong\u003e branding associated with Porto's European campaign. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the shirt of \u003cstrong\u003eDeco's brilliance, Mourinho's touchline celebrations and Porto's greatest European night since 1987.\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 2003\/04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Porto\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 Nike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal blue and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revigrés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic blue-and-white vertical stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower section:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid blue panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollar:\u003c\/strong\u003e White collar with dark detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic FC Porto crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManager:\u003c\/strong\u003e José Mourinho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey players:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deco, Ricardo Carvalho, Jorge Costa, Paulo Ferreira, Maniche, Costinha, Derlei and Vítor Baía\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 FC Porto 3–0 AS Monaco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal venue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlos Alberto, Deco and Dmitri Alenichev\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean title:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Porto's second European Cup\/Champions League\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric achievement:\u003c\/strong\u003e UEFA Cup and Champions League in consecutive seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match days, casual wear, collectors and supporters of classic FC Porto football\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shirt of Mourinho's masterpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGelsenkirchen, 2004 — Dragões, Campeões da Europa.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"S \/ No Customization","offer_id":57370278658188,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57370278690956,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ No Customization","offer_id":57370278723724,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57370278756492,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ No Customization","offer_id":57370278789260,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57370278822028,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ No Customization","offer_id":57370278854796,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57370278887564,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ No Customization","offer_id":57370278920332,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Custom name \u0026 number","offer_id":57370278953100,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/4368\/2700\/files\/fc215258-3aae-4d3d-a1a9-6ee1f43c6cd3.png?v=1789079569","url":"https:\/\/twinbrotherskits.co\/products\/fc-porto-2003-04-home-jersey","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}