China 2018 away shirt Forbidden Dragon Shirt - 9/10 - [S]

    Our own studio photos of the original - never a catalogue image

    Description

    Rare and highly sought-after China away shirt from 2018, which was subsequently banned by the Chinese Football Association. Since the ban only came into effect after sales had already started, a few examples still made it onto the market. The exact reasons for the ban have never been clearly established. Two explanations are commonly cited: the dragon in the national team's emblem, considered sacred in China, and the black shirt colour, which is traditionally regarded as ominous.

    Original football shirt of the team Chinese national football team, nickname "Dragon Team".

    The product was made by Nike, is black/grey/yellow and of the "Away" type from the 2018 season in size S.

    We rate this item as follows: Excellent.

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    📍 Available in store: Store Badenerstrasse Zürich

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      • One-off - only 1 available. Once it is gone, it is gone.
      • Verified original - no fakes, MPN checked. Editions explained
      • Condition Excellent - honestly graded. How we grade
      • 30-day returns - and only ~1% returns, because the description is accurate.
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      Product details

      Size / Width
      S / 49 cm
      Cut
      Men
      Product type
      Shirt - Away
      Condition grade
      Excellent
      Team
      China national team
      Season
      2018
      Manufacturer
      Nike
      MPN
      AQ9248-010
      Shirt technology
      Dri-Fit
      Colour
      black/grey/yellow
      SKU
      R2667-1
      Offered by
      RetroShirtsCH

      Description

      Rare and highly sought-after China away shirt from 2018, which was subsequently banned by the Chinese Football Association. Since the ban only came into effect after sales had already started, a few examples still made it onto the market. The exact reasons for the ban have never been clearly established. Two explanations are commonly cited: the dragon in the national team's emblem, considered sacred in China, and the black shirt colour, which is traditionally regarded as ominous.

      Original football shirt of the team Chinese national football team, nickname "Dragon Team".

      The product was made by Nike, is black/grey/yellow and of the "Away" type from the 2018 season in size S.

      We rate this item as follows: Excellent.

      Read more

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      Icon for reviewWhat condition are the shirts in?

      Honest condition details, transparent 1-10 grading and high-resolution original photos - so you see exactly what you get.

      • Our vintage treasures have a history - and sometimes the odd battle scar.
      • We list every flaw plainly and give a clear score from 1 (to love anyway) to 10 (fresh out of the time machine). How we grade is explained in detail on our condition page.
      • We take the photos ourselves in the studio, high-resolution and without Photoshop touch-ups - you can see every seam, every thread and every heroically earned stain.
      Icon for verifiedIs the shirt genuine?

      Yes. We sell verified originals only - no fakes. We check every shirt by hand before it goes on sale: MPN (where available), material and feel, seams, details.

      Icon for barcodeHow does the sizing run?

      Vintage shirts vary a lot depending on era and manufacturer - do not rely on the label alone. On every product page you find the chest width in cm (measured flat). Best compare it with a shirt that fits you well.

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      Of course - drop by our store in Zurich and take a look at the shirts before buying (trying on included). Opening hours and address are here on the store page. What you see in the online shop is also in the store. During June/July some shirts are also at our pop-up in Zurich main station. Every shirt shows which location it is at.

      Icon for secureHow do I care for my vintage shirt?

      So your shirt lasts - the essentials in short:

      • Wash inside out, zips closed, 30 °C gentle cycle, detergent for sportswear.
      • Never tumble dry - air dry. Do not iron (at most carefully with steam).
      • Soak stains beforehand (mild soap), never chlorine bleach.
      • Old shirts with brittle print/flock: as rarely as possible, and by hand only.

      The full guide is here: Shirt care.

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