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Original France Away Jersey 1992-1994 #9 Papin - L

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Size: L

Armpit to Armpit: 49 cm
Shoulder to hem: 69 cm


Condition Details

Fair condition, some nameset residue on the front and back. Legendary Papin on the back. Jaspo version.

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Product Care
  • Cold Wash, preferably hand wash
  • Turn item inside out
  • Do not iron, steaming prefered
  • Do not bleach
  • No fabric softener
  • Do not tumble dry
Season Information
  • 1992-1994 Away Jersey #9 Papin
  • Players: Eric Cantona, Jean‑Pierre Papin, Laurent Blanc
  • Brand: Adidas
  • Sponsor: -

France’s road to the 1994 World Cup is one of the most dramatic qualification stories in football history — a campaign that swung from total control to a last‑minute collapse. Drawn into UEFA Group 6 with Sweden, Bulgaria, Austria, Finland and Israel, France began strongly under Gérard Houllier, powered by the brilliance of Cantona, Papin, Blanc, Sauzée and a deep Ligue 1‑based squad.

France won six of their first eight matches, including key victories over Austria (2–0 and 1–0), Finland (2–1 and 2–0), Israel (4–0 away), and Sweden (2–1 at home). By August 1993, France needed only two points from their final two home matches to qualify. What followed became infamous.

On 13 October 1993, France lost 2–3 at home to Israel, conceding twice in the final ten minutes. Even then, qualification remained in their hands. But on 17 November 1993, facing Bulgaria at the Parc des Princes, France conceded a 90th‑minute goal to Emil Kostadinov, losing 1–2 and crashing out. Sweden and Bulgaria qualified; France finished 3rd with 13 points.

The campaign is remembered for its talent, control, and the shocking final two matches that reshaped French football — ultimately leading to the rise of Aimé Jacquet and the 1998 generation.