2007–08 France Away Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: France
Season: 2007–08
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Adidas
Primary Colour: Red with white and blue detailing
Notable Match: Italy vs. France – Euro 2008 Group Stage
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Key Authentication Features
FFF Crest: Modern stylised cockerel in gold stitching with a single embroidered star above, and a red-outlined “FFF” box beneath. All elements should be stitched with tight, layered embroidery.
Adidas Logo: White stitched Adidas performance logo on the right chest.
Climacool Badge: Silver circular Climacool authenticity disc heat-pressed to the lower hem.
Collar: Rounded white collar with seamless transitions into red shoulder panels.
Shoulder Detail: White Adidas stripes down each arm, underlaid with subtle blue trim.
Front Graphic: Sublimated angular wave patterns across the lower right of the shirt—should not be printed or textured.
Inner Label: Heat-pressed size info with Adidas logo and washing instructions; “adidas.com” printed underneath.
Care Tag: Long white stitched care label inside the seam, listing origin (e.g. “Made in Thailand”) and product code.
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Player Info
France Euro 2008 Squad
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Grégory Coupet | Goalkeeper |
| Sébastien Frey | Goalkeeper |
| Steve Mandanda | Goalkeeper |
| Willy Sagnol | Defender |
| Eric Abidal | Defender |
| Lilian Thuram | Defender |
| William Gallas | Defender |
| François Clerc | Defender |
| Patrice Evra | Defender |
| Jean-Alain Boumsong | Defender |
| Claude Makélélé | Midfielder |
| Patrick Vieira | Midfielder |
| Lassana Diarra | Midfielder |
| Jérémy Toulalan | Midfielder |
| Florent Malouda | Midfielder |
| Samir Nasri | Midfielder |
| Franck Ribéry | Midfielder |
| Karim Benzema | Forward |
| Nicolas Anelka | Forward |
| Thierry Henry | Forward |
| Bafétimbi Gomis | Forward |
| Sidney Govou | Forward |
| Coach: Raymond Domenech |
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Season Summary
France’s 2007–08 red away shirt debuted during their Euro 2008 campaign, where they were drawn into the so-called “Group of Death” with Italy, Netherlands, and Romania. Despite a squad stacked with talent, Les Bleus failed to advance, finishing bottom of the group. The shirt became synonymous with France’s disappointing tournament exit.
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Final Notes
Common fake indicators include a missing Climacool disc, screen-printed crests, or loosely stitched Adidas logos. Check for clear inner heat transfer labels with accurate fonts and spacing. Fabric should feel lightweight and breathable with a crisp sublimated pattern.
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