Batistuta’s Blue France 98 Shirt Argentina 1998 World Cup Away Shirt #9 Batistuta
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A classic Argentina 1998 World Cup away shirt featuring Gabriel Batistuta #9 in one of the nation’s cleanest and most recognizable dark-blue tournament designs.
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Product Stats
- Argentina entered the 1998 World Cup as one of the major contenders of the tournament, carrying a squad filled with technical quality and proven attacking talent. France 98 kept the national team firmly in global view, and both the home and away shirts from that cycle became lasting visual references of late-1990s international football. The away shirt in particular reflected a more restrained and elegant side of Argentina’s design language. It remains closely associated with that World Cup period.
- The design stands out because it uses a dark navy base and refines it with light blue and white side inserts rather than relying on aggressive graphics or oversized trim. The V-neck construction, shoulder stripes, and clean chest arrangement are classic adidas international details of the era, while the number 9 on the front gives the shirt a stronger focal point. The back print with BATISTUTA adds a distinct center-forward identity without disrupting the simplicity of the overall template. Visually, it remains one of Argentina’s most balanced dark away shirts of the 1990s.
- From a collector standpoint, a Batistuta-specific 1998 away shirt has strong appeal because it links a World Cup-era Argentina design to one of the nation’s great modern strikers. The number 9 association gives the shirt greater narrative value than a blank version, especially for buyers drawn to player-led tournament references. It is also highly displayable, with a restrained front and a bold, legible back print. Among 1990s Argentina away shirts, it remains one of the cleaner and more recognizable player-linked pieces.
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Description
This Argentina 1998 World Cup away shirt is built on a deep navy base with a light blue V-neck, white adidas shoulder stripes, and light blue-and-white side paneling that gives the design a sharp but controlled contrast against the darker body. The front keeps the layout clean with the AFA crest, central adidas branding, and number 9, while the back is finished with BATISTUTA and a large white 9 that gives the shirt direct player-specific identity. Compared with more graphic-heavy Argentina away shirts of other eras, this version is more streamlined and balanced, relying on panel structure and color contrast rather than bold pattern work. For collectors, it stands out as a highly wearable World Cup-era away shirt tied to one of Argentina’s most iconic strikers and one of the national team’s strongest late-1990s international templates.
Material: 100%Polyester
SKU:FD-03-203
Returns: Accepted
Item Measurements
S : Length 27.2" (69cm) / Chest 39.4" (100cm)
M : Length 28.3" (72cm) / Chest 40.9" (104cm)
L : Length 29.1" (74cm) / Chest 42.5" (108cm)
XL : Length 29.9" (76cm) / Chest 44.5" (113cm)
2XL : Length 30.7" (78cm) / Chest 45.7" (116cm)
3XL : Length 32.7" (83cm) / Chest 47.2" (120cm)
Staff Fit Reference
A: Size S / Height 5'5" (165cm) / Weight 130 lbs (59kg)
B: Size M / Height 5'8" (173cm) / Weight 159 lbs (72kg)
C: Size M / Height 5'6" (168cm) / Weight 143 lbs (65kg)
D: Size L / Height 5'9" (175cm) / Weight 165 lbs (75kg)
E: Size XL / Height 5'11" (180cm) / Weight 172 lbs (78kg)
F: Size 2XL / Height 6'2" (188cm) / Weight 203 lbs (92kg)
* Measurements may vary slightly due to fabric and manufacturing tolerances.
* This jersey uses imported original heat-transfer print technology. Hand wash is recommended to protect the design.
* If machine washing, turn the jersey inside out and place it in a laundry bag to protect any printed numbers or names.
S : Length 27.2" (69cm) / Chest 39.4" (100cm)
M : Length 28.3" (72cm) / Chest 40.9" (104cm)
L : Length 29.1" (74cm) / Chest 42.5" (108cm)
XL : Length 29.9" (76cm) / Chest 44.5" (113cm)
2XL : Length 30.7" (78cm) / Chest 45.7" (116cm)
3XL : Length 32.7" (83cm) / Chest 47.2" (120cm)
Staff Fit Reference
A: Size S / Height 5'5" (165cm) / Weight 130 lbs (59kg)
B: Size M / Height 5'8" (173cm) / Weight 159 lbs (72kg)
C: Size M / Height 5'6" (168cm) / Weight 143 lbs (65kg)
D: Size L / Height 5'9" (175cm) / Weight 165 lbs (75kg)
E: Size XL / Height 5'11" (180cm) / Weight 172 lbs (78kg)
F: Size 2XL / Height 6'2" (188cm) / Weight 203 lbs (92kg)
* Measurements may vary slightly due to fabric and manufacturing tolerances.
* This jersey uses imported original heat-transfer print technology. Hand wash is recommended to protect the design.
* If machine washing, turn the jersey inside out and place it in a laundry bag to protect any printed numbers or names.
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Order Confirmation
Once your order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation email. A separate shipping confirmation email will be sent once your order has been dispatched.
Processing & Delivery Times
Order processing: 1–2 business days
Delivery after dispatch:
- United States: 3–5 business days
- Canada & Mexico: 5–8 business days
- United Kingdom: 5–8 business days
- Australia & New Zealand: 5–8 business days
- Europe: 5–8 business days
- Central & South America: 5–8 business days
Please Note
Orders placed after Friday afternoon will be processed the following Monday.
We do not ship on weekends or public holidays.
A tracking number will be sent to your registered email address once your order has shipped.
Shipping Rates
Standard Rates
- United States: $8.00
- Canada & Mexico: $10.00 – $12.00
- United Kingdom: $10.00 – $12.00
- Australia & New Zealand: $10.00 – $12.00
- Europe: $12.00 – $15.00
- Central & South America: $12.00 – $15.00
Free shipping is available on qualifying orders.
Note: Cash on delivery (COD) is not available.
Shipping Destinations
We ship worldwide from our US-based warehouse, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Europe, and many more countries.
Contact
Email: contact@kickosoccer.com
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