2006/07 Latvia Home Football Shirt (XL)

Condition: 9/10 Superb. Tiny wear to the size motif inside the collar, and the 'climacool' motif, near the lower hem

Size: Adult Extra Large (loose fitting)

Chest Measurement: 46-48 Inches / 118-122 CM

Manufacturer: Adidas

Colour: Claret, white trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 2006/2007 & 2007/2008

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Adidas Latvia home short sleeve football shirt from the 2006/07 international season.

The condition of this original football jersey is 9/10 - Superb. Tiny wear to the size motif inside the collar, and the 'climacool' motif, near the lower hem (see photos)

After Latvia's historic success at UEFA Euro 2004, Aleksandrs Starkovs remained at the helm of the national team, but subsequent results failed to meet the high expectations set during the golden era. Latvia struggled in the qualification campaigns for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008. The team faced challenges in maintaining consistency, and the departure of key players like Māris Verpakovskis and Mihails Zemļinskis from their peak form further weakened the squad.

Under Aleksandrs Starkovs, Latvia began its 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, but controversy struck in the opening match against Portugal when Starkovs was suspended for six games. His assistant, Jurijs Andrejevs, took charge from the sidelines, while Starkovs continued as head coach for the next four matches.

In November 2004, Starkovs resigned from his role, opting to manage Spartak Moscow in Russia. Andrejevs was promoted to head coach but failed to deliver notable success. Latvia ended the qualification cycle in 5th place in their group with 15 points from 12 matches. The team managed victories only against Luxembourg and Liechtenstein and drew with Russia, Estonia, and Slovakia. Notably, Latvia suffered their first defeat to Estonia since 1940, losing 1–2.