Portugal 1970-1972 Home Short Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Coelho, Eusébio & Graça]

Description

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve home kit for Portugal’s 1970-1972 period.

Portugal’s journey to the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico was marked by anticipation and hope, following their remarkable third-place finish in the 1966 tournament. The Portuguese team, known for their attacking flair and skillful play, aimed to build on their previous success. Coached by José Maria Pedroto, Portugal’s squad featured a mix of experienced veterans and promising talents, including the legendary Eusébio, who was eager to replicate his phenomenal performance from four years earlier.

However, the 1970 World Cup campaign proved to be a challenging one for Portugal. Drawn into a difficult qualifying group, they faced tough competition from teams like Romania, Greece, and Switzerland. Despite their best efforts, Portugal struggled to find consistent form, experiencing a series of mixed results that ultimately left them unable to secure a spot in the final tournament in Mexico.

Throughout the qualifiers, Portugal showcased moments of brilliance, particularly in their home matches where they capitalized on their attacking strengths. Players like Eusébio, António Simões, and José Torres were instrumental in creating and finishing scoring opportunities. The defense, led by the likes of Humberto Coelho and Hilário, worked tirelessly to maintain stability at the back. Despite these efforts, the team was unable to achieve the necessary consistency to advance.

One of the standout matches during the qualifiers was Portugal’s emphatic victory over Greece, where they displayed their attacking prowess with a dominant performance. Eusébio and his teammates orchestrated a series of well-executed plays, thrilling the home crowd and reminding the football world of their capabilities. However, this victory was not enough to offset the points dropped in other crucial matches.

As the qualifiers progressed, it became clear that Portugal would not be able to replicate their success from 1966. The disappointment of missing out on the 1970 World Cup was palpable, but it also served as a valuable lesson for the team. The experience highlighted areas for improvement and set the stage for future developments in Portuguese football.

Notable Players: Vítor Damas, Humberto Coelho, Pedro Gomes, Hilário da Conceição, José Carlos, Rui Rodrigues, Fernando Peres, Jaime Graça, José Maria, Nélson Fernandes, Augusto Matine, António Simões, Jacinto João, Artur Jorge, Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, José Torres.

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.