France 1990-1992 Home Long-Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Blanc, Cantona & Papin]

Description

This is the fully-customizable long-sleeve home kit for the France 1990-1992 period.

Throughout this period, France was perhaps in their biggest historical rut ever. With a team that was just not good enough, they failed to qualify for the 1990 World Cup.

However, they did qualify for Euro 1992, held in Sweden. The French national team arrived with high hopes and a formidable squad under the management of Michel Platini. The team was brimming with talent and experience, featuring players from top European clubs. However, despite their potential and the anticipation surrounding them, France’s campaign ended in disappointment as they were eliminated in the group stage, a stark contrast to the pre-tournament expectations.

France was drawn into Group A alongside England, Denmark, and host nation Sweden. Their campaign began with a match against Sweden on June 10, 1992. Despite controlling much of the game, France could only manage a 1-1 draw, with Jean-Pierre Papin equalizing after Jan Eriksson’s opener for Sweden. This match set the tone for a tournament where France struggled to convert their dominance into victories.

The second group match on June 14 saw France face England in a highly anticipated encounter. Both teams played cautiously, resulting in a goalless draw. France’s inability to break down the English defense highlighted their struggles in the final third, an issue that plagued them throughout the tournament.

The decisive match came on June 17 against Denmark. France needed only a draw to advance to the semi-finals, and their hopes were buoyed when Jean-Pierre Papin scored to level the match at 1-1 after Henrik Larsen’s early goal. However, a defensive lapse allowed Lars Elstrup to score a late winner for Denmark, sealing a 2-1 victory and eliminating France from the tournament. This result was particularly bitter given that Denmark had only been invited to the tournament following Yugoslavia’s disqualification.

The aftermath of the tournament saw significant criticism of France’s inability to translate their individual talent into cohesive team performances. The defensive errors and lack of attacking potency were seen as primary reasons for their early exit. Despite the disappointment, the tournament provided valuable lessons and experience for a squad that would go on to achieve greater successes in the following years.

Notable Players: Bruno Martini, Manuel Amoros, Franck Silvestre, Emmanuel Petit, Laurent Blanc, Bernard Casoni, Didier Deschamps, Franck Sauzée, Jean-Pierre Papin, Luis Fernandez, Christian Perez, Christophe Cocard, Basile Boli, Jean-Philippe Durand, Eric Cantona.

Main Points

• This is a brand new jersey with its tags attached. It has never been worn, washed or used.
• The jersey is 100% polyester. It’s breathable, and made for a life on the move.
• Fully customizable with the name and number of your favourite player or even yours! Just choose the Custom Jersey Option and then message us your desired name and number or write them in the order’s notes at checkout.
• Replica Version. This jersey is a remake of the official one, made with the exact same materials, look, and feel.
• Tighter fit: make sure you choose the right sizing. We recommend buying one size bigger than you usually wear. This will ensure the jersey will fit.

Sizing Guidelines

This jersey comes in five sizes, which have a tiny difference: they’re a smaller fit. Our suggestion is to pick your size 1 size bigger than you usually would. If you usually wear an M, pick an L. If you usually wear an S, pick an M.