Lotto Switzerland Home Shirt 1996 Turkyilmaz/Sesa #19

Description

Official Lotto Switzerland home shirt from the Euro 1996 European Championship in Large size. Excellent condition (8/10) with minimal wear. This iconic red and white kit represents Switzerland's participation in the 1996 European Championship hosted in England, when the Swiss team competed in Group A alongside England, the Netherlands, and Scotland The shirt features the classic Swiss design with red and white colorway, an embroidered Swiss crest on the chest, and an embroidered Lotto logo. This particular shirt bears the #19 representing the era of talented Swiss players who competed on the European stage. Euro 1996 was a memorable tournament for Switzerland despite their group stage elimination. The most famous moment came in their opening match against England at Wembley Stadium on June 8, 1996, when Kubilay Türkyilmaz scored from the penalty spot to equalize Alan Shearer's opener, giving Switzerland a stunning 1-1 draw against the hosts. This goal remains one of the most iconic moments in Swiss football history. The Swiss squad featured players of quality and determination, including Ciriaco Sforza, Stéphane Chapuisat, Stéphane Henchoz, and other talented individuals. Although Switzerland finished bottom of their group, the performances and the Türkyilmaz penalty against England made the tournament memorable for Swiss football supporters worldwide. All badges and stitching