France 2009 Home Shirt - Henry No.12 (L)

Both blues of the stripes are crisp, the white polo collar is clean and holds its shape, and the three white shoulder stripes have not yellowed. The embroidered cockerel keeps its gold, and the HENRY 12 printing on the back as well as the chest 12 are complete with no cracking. I found no stain, snag or pilling.

This L measures 53 x 78 cm: a classic width for the size and a good length. Compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

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• Inner adidas tag (photo 4): date 07/08, article code 686874 and factory reference on the small satin tag
• Embroidered FFF crest (photo 3): gold-thread cockerel, red comb, World Cup star and FFF panel, dense and even embroidery
• Fabric: fine pique knit, two-tone blue stripes built into the fabric rather than printed
• Cut and finish: white polo collar with placket, three white stripes stitched on the shoulders, embroidered adidas logo

Thierry Henry, Les Bleus' number 12

Henry wore the 12 for France from the 1998 World Cup, which he won aged 20. Euro 2000 and the 2003 Confederations Cup followed, then a World Cup final in 2006.

This shirt covers the qualifying campaign for the 2010 World Cup, which ended with a play-off against Ireland. After a 1-0 win in Dublin, France qualified in the return leg at the Stade de France.

18 November 2009, Saint-Denis. In extra time, Henry controlled the ball with his hand before setting up William Gallas, who made it 1-1. The goal sent France to South Africa and made headlines around the world.

Henry left the national team after the 2010 World Cup with 123 caps and 51 goals, a national record until Olivier Giroud overtook him in December 2022.

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