{"product_id":"2002-belgium-home-world-cup-football-shirt-van-buyten-16-m","title":"2002 Belgium Home World Cup Football Shirt Van Buyten #16 (M)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e8\/10 Excellent. A small faint dot mark on the lower front, near the hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38-40 Inches \/ 97-101 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, black \u0026amp; gold trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons: \u003c\/strong\u003e2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003eDaniel Van Buyten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIFA World Cup 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZGwjQqXu_IM\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"320\" height=\"83\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Nike Belgium home short sleeved football shirt from the 2002 international tournament. Complete with Van Buyten #16 on the front \u0026amp; back of the shirt in original lettering, and FIFA 2002 World Cup patch on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this vintage football jersey is\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e8\/10 - Excellent. A small faint dot mark on the lower front, near the hem (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"84\" width=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eAfter good performances with Marseille in France, the young defender was included in the 23-man roster for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan. He played the full game in Belgium's opening match of the tournament, a 2–2 draw with co-hosts Japan on 4 June. In the second group match, Belgium stuttered to a surprising 1–1 draw with Tunisia on 10 June while Van Buyten booked for the Belgians. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eVan Buyten helped Belgium pick up their first win of the tournament and in doing so progression to the knockout stage, stopping a late flurry from Russia to secure a 3–2 victory. Finishing as runners-up in the group, Belgium were dealt a tough draw with four-time champions Brazil. Despite a valiant effort, Van Buyten and the Belgians bowed out in the round of 16 as the duo of Rivaldo and Ronaldo led Brazil to a 2–0 win. The South Americans would eventually be crowned champions with a defeat of Germany in the final on 30 June by the same scoreline. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48536219812058,"sku":"36914","price":129.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/IMG_20260901_133501.jpg?v=1788266944","url":"https:\/\/classic11.com\/products\/2002-belgium-home-world-cup-football-shirt-van-buyten-16-m","provider":"Classic11 Football Shirts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}