{"product_id":"maillot-ac-milan-2012-2013-domicile-balotelli-45-s","title":"AC Milan 2012-2013 Home Shirt - Balotelli #45 (S)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;color:#0B0B0B;line-height:1.6;max-width:100%\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;margin:0 0 22px 0;color:#0B0B0B\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin:0 0 18px 0;flex-wrap:wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:64px;height:64px;background:#0B0B0B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:bold;flex-shrink:0\"\u003e9\/10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.78em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5px;color:#2B2A27;font-weight:bold\"\u003eShirt condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:bold\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px 0\"\u003eThe red and black are bold, with no fading or pilling, and the white polo collar is clean. The embroidered crest and Adidas logo are sharp. One thing to note: a few micro signs of wear on the letters of the Fly Emirates sponsor, barely visible to the naked eye (photo 6). The printing is complete and lies flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.93em\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;color:#2B2A27;width:40%\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eS — regular fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;color:#2B2A27;width:40%\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eAdidas ClimaCool — supporter version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;color:#2B2A27;width:40%\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#8A6A1F\"\u003e2012-2013 — Balotelli arrives at San Siro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;color:#2B2A27;width:40%\"\u003eVersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eRed and black striped home, thin green and white pinstripes, white polo collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;color:#2B2A27;width:40%\"\u003eSponsor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eFly Emirates (chest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;color:#2B2A27;width:40%\"\u003ePrinting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eBALOTELLI #45, white, small club logo on the numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;color:#2B2A27;width:40%\"\u003ePatches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eChampions League starball, 7-titles badge and RESPECT (sleeves) \u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal;font-size:0.85em;color:#2B2A27\"\u003e— added in my workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;color:#2B2A27;width:40%\"\u003eProduction date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eFebruary 2012 (02\/12 on the tag)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eAuth. code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eX23680 \u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal;font-size:0.85em;color:#2B2A27\"\u003e(on the tag, independently verifiable)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 0 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eNot sure about the size? This S measures 47 x 71 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my \u003ca style=\"color:#8A6A1F;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/en\/blogs\/articles\/guide-tailles-maillots-foot-vintage\"\u003esize guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-left:4px solid #B8913F;border-radius:10px;padding:22px 24px;margin:0 0 22px 0;color:#0B0B0B\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.2em\"\u003eFlat measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;color:#2B2A27;width:60%\"\u003eWidth (pit to pit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003e47 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eLength (shoulder to hem)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;font-weight:bold\"\u003e71 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0;font-size:0.9em;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eA classic Adidas S, fairly close to the body. Lay flat a shirt that fits you well, measure it the same way and compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-left:4px solid #B8913F;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 22px 0;color:#0B0B0B\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eKey facts about this piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eThe Fly Emirates sponsor shows fine micro signs of wear on a few letters, mainly on “tes” (photo 6). They are only visible up close; the rest of the shirt is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#ffffff;border-radius:10px;padding:28px 24px 24px 24px;margin:0 0 22px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:0;right:0;background:#B8913F;color:#1a1a1a;padding:5px 14px;font-size:0.7em;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px\"\u003e100% AUTHENTIC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.2em;color:#C9A96E\"\u003e✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;color:#e8e8e8\"\u003ePiece checked by hand in \u003ca style=\"color:#C9A96E;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/atelier-authentification-maillot-foot\"\u003emy authentication workshop\u003c\/a\u003e. If a piece bought from me ever turned out not to be authentic, I refund you in full. A guarantee with no expiry date: only original pieces, never modern reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 0;padding-left:20px;color:#e8e8e8\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner Adidas tag\u003c\/strong\u003e (photo 4): code X23680, production date 02\/12 and reference AZB001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidered ACM 1899 crest\u003c\/strong\u003e, topped by the gold star for ten league titles (photo 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidered Adidas logo\u003c\/strong\u003e and ClimaCool mention printed under the collar (photo 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut and finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: white polo collar with placket, thin green and white pinstripes between the stripes, black underarm panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a2a2a;border-left:3px solid #B8913F;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.93em;color:#e8e8e8\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C9A96E\"\u003eWorkshop note\u003c\/strong\u003e — Code X23680 matches the 2012-2013 home shirt, and the 02\/12 date falls right within its production window, ahead of the spring 2012 launch. I also check the green and white pinstripes along each stripe: they are woven into the fabric, not printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-left:4px solid #B8913F;border-radius:10px;padding:22px 24px;margin:0 0 22px 0;color:#0B0B0B\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.2em\"\u003eBalotelli, the winter Milan found its colours again\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0\"\u003eIn summer 2012, Milan lose Ibrahimović and Thiago Silva to PSG. Massimiliano Allegri's side start the season badly and spend the autumn far from the top three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0\"\u003eOn 31 January 2013, the last day of the transfer window, the club brings Mario Balotelli back to Italy from Manchester City. He takes the number 45, the one he already wore at Inter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;padding:10px 14px;background:#ffffff;border-left:3px solid #B8913F;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 February 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e: on his debut against Udinese, Balotelli scores twice, including a stoppage-time penalty. Milan win 2-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0\"\u003eHe ends the season with 12 goals in 13 Serie A games. Milan climb the table and clinch third place on the final day, earning a Champions League spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F8F5EE;border-radius:6px;padding:13px 16px\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.92em\"\u003eFind more rossoneri pieces in my \u003ca style=\"color:#8A6A1F;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/ac-milan\"\u003eAC Milan collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of calcio in the \u003ca style=\"color:#8A6A1F;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/maillots-serie-a-vintage\"\u003evintage Serie A collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;margin:0 0 22px 0;color:#0B0B0B\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.2em\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;font-size:0.95em\"\u003eDid Balotelli play in the Champions League for Milan that season?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eNo. He had already played in the group stage with Manchester City, so he could not play in the competition for Milan in 2012-2013. The BALOTELLI #45 printing recalls his Serie A season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;font-size:0.95em\"\u003eWhat do the sleeve patches stand for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eThe Champions League starball, the badge for the club's seven European titles and the UEFA RESPECT patch. They were added in my workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;font-size:0.95em\"\u003eHow can I check the shirt is authentic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eLook at the inner tag: code X23680 and date 02\/12. Then check the embroidered crest with its gold star and the green and white pinstripes woven between the stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;font-size:0.95em\"\u003eHow does this S fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eTrue to size, rather close to the body. 47 cm pit to pit and 71 cm long: if you wear an S, it will fit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #E4DED0;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;font-size:0.95em\"\u003eHow much is shipping and how long does it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eShipped within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, free from €99.99. You have 14 days to return the shirt if it doesn't suit you. All the details in my \u003ca style=\"color:#8A6A1F;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/faq-foire-aux-questions-pure-football-shirts\"\u003eshipping FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 18px;margin:0 0 22px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;border:1px solid #E4DED0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0\" alt=\"Matthieu vintage football shirt authentication expert Pure Football Shirts\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/5878\/5354\/files\/pure-football-shirts-a-propos.jpg?v=1777806948\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 3px 0;font-weight:bold;font-size:0.92em;color:#0B0B0B\"\u003eAuthenticated by Matthieu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.85em;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eAuthentication expert and founder of Pure Football Shirts. Every shirt goes through my hands before it is listed. \u003ca style=\"color:#8A6A1F;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/a-propos-matthieu-expert-authentification\"\u003eMy story →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pure Football Shirts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63864776524106,"sku":"2216","price":84.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/5878\/5354\/files\/maillot-ac-milan-2012-2013-domicile-dos-flocage-balotelli-45.jpg?v=1791541428","url":"https:\/\/purefootballshirts.com\/en\/products\/maillot-ac-milan-2012-2013-domicile-balotelli-45-s","provider":"Pure Football Shirts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}