{"product_id":"maillot-om-2008-2009-third-manches-longues-taiwo-3-l","title":"OM Marseille 2008-2009 Third Long Sleeve Shirt - Taiwo #3 (L)","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\"\u003e10\/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\"\u003ePerfect condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px 0\"\u003eThe gold is even across the whole shirt, with no fading at the collar or cuffs. The black adidas shoulder stripes and the black wave on the side are sharp, and the embroidered sky-blue crest is intact. The TAIWO 3 lettering and the sleeve badge lie perfectly flat. No flaws to report.\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\"\u003eL — straight cut, long sleeves\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%\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eadidas — Stock Pro 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\"\u003e2008-2009 — the Champions League and UEFA Cup season\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\"\u003eGold third, black stripes and wave, long sleeves\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\"\u003eNo chest sponsor\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%\"\u003eName and number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED0;font-weight:bold\"\u003eTAIWO #3, navy with sky-blue outline\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\"\u003eUEFA Cup badge on the left sleeve\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\"\u003eBatch dated 03\/08 (label, photo 4)\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\"\u003e314275 \u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal;font-size:0.85em;color:#2B2A27\"\u003e(on the label, 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 L measures 50 x 75 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\"\u003e50 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\"\u003e75 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\"\u003eadidas shirts from this period have a straight cut, neither slim nor loose. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.\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% AUTHENTIQUE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.2em;color:#C9A96E\"\u003e✦ Lifetime authenticity guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;color:#e8e8e8\"\u003eChecked 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: only original pieces, never modern re-editions.\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 label\u003c\/strong\u003e (photo 4): model code 314275, batch dated 03\/08, full composition details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidered OM crest\u003c\/strong\u003e: sky blue with the « Droit au but » motto, dense and even stitching (photo 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eadidas logo\u003c\/strong\u003e: black print with clean edges, no smudging (photo 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut and finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: black round collar, adidas stripes sewn on the shoulders, ribbed cuffs, mesh panels under the arms\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 — On 2008 adidas shirts, I first read the small batch label: code 314275 and the date 03\/08 point to a spring 2008 production, right before the 2008-2009 season.\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\"\u003eGerets’ gold OM third\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0\"\u003eFor the 2008-2009 season, adidas gave OM a gold third shirt, used mostly on European nights. The club, coached by Eric Gerets, played the Champions League group stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0\"\u003eThird in their group, OM dropped into the UEFA Cup in spring 2009, hence the sleeve badge. The run ended in the quarter-finals against Shakhtar Donetsk, the eventual winners.\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\u003eMay 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e: OM finished second in Ligue 1, three points behind Girondins de Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0\"\u003eTaye Taiwo, the Nigerian left-back, wore the number 3 in Marseille from 2005 to 2011. He was known for his powerful left foot and was part of the 2010 title-winning side.\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 Marseille pieces in my \u003ca style=\"color:#8A6A1F;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/olympique-de-marseille\"\u003eOM collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and all my \u003ca style=\"color:#8A6A1F;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/maillots-foot-manches-longues-vintage\"\u003elong sleeve shirts\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\"\u003eWhy a gold shirt?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eIt is the third shirt of the 2008-2009 season, used mostly in European games. Its gold and black colours stand out from OM’s usual white and blue.\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\"\u003eDoes the UEFA Cup badge match the season?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eYes: after dropping out of the Champions League, OM played the UEFA Cup in spring 2009, up to the quarter-finals. The badge is consistent with this 2008-2009 shirt.\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 batch label: code 314275 and date 03\/08, which you can check yourself. Then check the crest embroidery and the finish of the shoulder 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 L fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0;color:#2B2A27\"\u003eIt measures 50 cm pit to pit and 75 cm in length, with long sleeves. If you wear a regular L, it will fit you without being loose.\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 fast is it?\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, and free from €99.99. You have 14 days to send the shirt back if it does not 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. 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