Romania 1997 player shirt by Adidas believed to have been match worn by Popescu in the 1998 World Cup Qualification Group 8 match against Ireland played at Ghencea, Bucharest on the 30th April '97.
Popescu joined the action as a late substitute for Adrian Ilie with the side looking to wrap up a 1-0 victory, which they did.
It was the first meeting of the side two sides since the famous 1990 World Cup Second Round tie that was decided on penalties in Genoa. Wearing the design the team had first used at Euro 96 Romania cruised to World Cup qualification finishing top of the group with 9 wins and 1 draw. Gabriel Popescu was a rising star in the team and his form earned him a move to high flying La Liga outfit Valencia for 98-99 after he had starred at France '98.
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Correct player size print professionally heat pressed, long sleeved version not commercially available, swapped with an Ireland player and comes from their collection - a signed letter verifying this can be provided.
