Portugal 2014-2016 Home Short Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Nani, Pepe & Ronaldo]

Description

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve home kit for Portugal’s 2014 World Cup Campaign.

Portugal entered the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with high hopes, bolstered by their star-studded squad led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Placed in Group G, alongside Germany, the United States, and Ghana, Portugal faced a challenging group stage. Their journey in the tournament, however, was marked by mixed performances and ultimately ended in disappointment.

Portugal’s campaign began on June 16th with a daunting match against Germany in Salvador. The game quickly turned disastrous for Portugal. Germany scored early through a Thomas Müller penalty and continued to dominate, with Portugal’s Pepe receiving a red card in the 37th minute for an altercation with Müller. The match ended in a crushing 4-0 defeat, leaving Portugal with a significant goal deficit to overcome.

In their second group stage match on June 22nd, Portugal faced the United States in Manaus. This game proved to be a dramatic and hard-fought encounter. Portugal took an early lead with a goal from Nani, but the United States responded with two goals, putting Portugal on the brink of elimination. In the dying moments of the match, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a precise cross, allowing Silvestre Varela to score a last-gasp equalizer, salvaging a 2-2 draw and keeping Portugal’s hopes alive.

The final group stage match took place on June 26th against Ghana in Brasília. Portugal needed a substantial win to have any chance of advancing to the knockout stage. Despite goals from John Boye (own goal) and Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s 2-1 victory was insufficient to overcome the goal difference. The combined results of the group left Portugal in third place, level on points with the United States but with an inferior goal difference, thus failing to progress to the Round of 16.

The 2014 World Cup was a challenging tournament for Portugal, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the team. Cristiano Ronaldo, despite being hampered by injuries, showcased his leadership and talent, while other key players like Nani and João Moutinho provided crucial contributions. However, the team’s defensive frailties and lack of depth were evident, and the early red card and injury setbacks further complicated their campaign.

Overall, Portugal’s performance in the 2014 World Cup was a tale of missed opportunities and unfortunate circumstances. The early exit was a significant disappointment for a squad with such potential, and it underscored the need for a more balanced and resilient approach in future international competitions.

Notable Players: Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, João Moutinho, Pepe, Fábio Coentrão, Bruno Alves, Raul Meireles, João Pereira, Hugo Almeida, Silvestre Varela, Eder, Ricardo Costa, Miguel Veloso, André Almeida, William Carvalho.

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.