Original Portugal *Matchworn vs Belgium* Home Jersey 1988-1989 #5 Veloso - XL

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Size: XL

Armpit to Armpit: 50 cm
Shoulder to hem: 73.5 cm


Condition Details

Excellent condition, Matchworn 15 februari 1989 vs Belgium. Shirt swapped with Georges Grün who gifted the shirt to his brother Serge. the rare Climate 2000 range of Adidas, very sought after by collectors.

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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
  • 1988-1989 Home Jersey *Matchworn vs Belgium* #5 Veloso
  • Players: Paulo Futre, Rui Águas, Dito
  • Brand: Adidas
  • Sponsor: -

Between 1988 and 1990, Portugal went through one of the most turbulent and disappointing periods in their modern football history. The national team was still recovering from the fallout of the Saltillo Affair at the 1986 World Cup, which fractured squad unity and damaged the federation’s structure. As a result, the late‑80s team lacked stability, consistency, and the sharpness of the emerging Golden Generation that would arrive later in the decade.

During 1990 World Cup qualification (UEFA Group 7), Portugal struggled badly. They finished 4th in a group with Czechoslovakia, Belgium, and Switzerland, winning only 2 of 8 matches. The team scored just 6 goals and conceded 11, reflecting a campaign defined by low creativity and limited attacking threat. Despite talented individuals — especially Futre, Rui Águas, and Dito — Portugal never found rhythm. Key defeats to Belgium and Switzerland, plus a costly home draw against Luxembourg, sealed their fate early.

This period is remembered as the bridge between two eras: the decline after 1986 and the rise of the Golden Generation that would soon transform Portuguese football.