Euro 2012 count down: Germany, Adidas, 1992

Germany went into the 1992 European championships in Sweden, as the number 1 team in the world. Following their Italia 90 win, Berti Vogts’ boys needed a kit to highlight their stature as world champions.

And Adidas did not disappoint.  Lurid green and with stripes down the sleeve representing the German flag, this Adidas shirt had everything to be admired in a tournament kit.

Despite their stylish shirt, Germany stuttered through Euro 92, somehow making their way to the final against Denmark, largely thanks to Karl-Heinze Riedle’s goals.

The final itself was a contrasting affair. World champions Germany vs. world football minnows Denmark, the might of Adidas vs. the style of Hummel, the goals of Riedle vs. the saves of Schmeichel. But thanks to John Jensen, Denmark (and Hummel) won the day.

Bad luck Berti. You can always console yourself with the knowledge that you had a great football shirt.

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