Spain 2010 Home Shirt - Xavi No.8 (L)

No flaws. The red is deep and even with no fading, the gold stripes on the shoulders and sleeves are bright and the blue collar is not stretched. The embroidered crest is dense, with no pulled threads.

Not sure about the size? This L measures 52 x 77 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

Flat measurements

A fairly close-fitting adidas L, typical of 2010 cuts. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.

Key facts about this piece

The label is dated January 2010 (photo 4), six months before the final: the world champions' star above the crest (photo 3) was therefore added after the title. The shirt itself is the one from the South African campaign.

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Checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If a piece bought from me ever turned out to be non-authentic, I refund it in full. No expiry date: only original pieces, never modern reissues.

• Inner adidas label (photo 4): date 01/10, code P47902 and batch number, in the 2010 adidas format
• Embroidered RFEF crest: 1909 date, "Plus Ultra" columns, crown and ball finely detailed (photo 3)
• ClimaCool construction: breathable mesh side panels, anatomical seams (photo 2)
• adidas finishes: gold embroidered logo, R.F.E.F. initials under the collar, round badge at the hem (photo 2)

Xavi and the Johannesburg triumph

In 2010, Xavi was La Roja's metronome. Already named player of the tournament at Euro 2008, he set the tempo for a Spain side that kept the ball away from every opponent.

16 June 2010, Durban: Spain opened with a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland. They would not lose again.

7 July 2010, semi-final: from a Xavi corner, Puyol headed the only goal against Germany.

11 July 2010, Soccer City: Iniesta scored in the 116th minute against the Netherlands. Spain were world champions for the first time in their history, and this red shirt with gold stripes remains the one of that epic run.

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