Argentina 1988 - Home - 42" Chest - VGC

Overview

An original Argentina 1988 Home Shirt, one of the most desirable international football shirts of the late 1980s.

Featuring Argentina's iconic sky blue and white stripes, this shirt comes from the era immediately following the nation's 1986 World Cup triumph and during the peak years of one of football's greatest ever players, Diego Maradona. Original examples from this period are becoming increasingly difficult to find and remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Key Details

Nation: Argentina

Year: 1988

Manufacturer: Adidas

Shirt Type: Home

Size: 42" Chest

Condition Report

Overall Condition: Very Good Condition

Any marks: None significant noted

Any pulls: No, minor pluck see collar picture

Any bobbling: None

Badge Details: Adidas chest logo missing, a common issue found on original examples from this era due to age and washing over time

Colour retention: Very good for age

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

The Story

The late 1980s represented one of the most celebrated periods in Argentine football history. Following victory at the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Argentina remained one of the strongest international teams in world football under the leadership of Diego Maradona.

This shirt was worn during preparations for the 1990 World Cup campaign and remains closely associated with an era when Argentina boasted world class talent throughout the squad.

The classic Adidas design, combined with the famous sky blue and white stripes, has made this one of the standout international shirts of the decade.

Notable Players Who Wore This Shirt

• Diego Maradona

• Claudio Caniggia

• Jorge Burruchaga

• Oscar Ruggeri

• Sergio Batista

• Nery Pumpido

• Pedro Troglio

Why Collectors Want This Shirt

• Original late 1980s Argentina shirt

• From the Maradona era

• Classic Adidas design

• One of the most iconic international football shirts ever produced

• Increasingly difficult to source in original condition

• Highly desirable amongst collectors worldwide

Anything connected to Diego Maradona's Argentina attracts strong worldwide demand. Original shirts from the late 1980s are increasingly scarce and remain amongst the most sought after international football shirts on the vintage market.

Authenticity

This shirt has been inspected by Global Sports Collectibles and is believed to be a genuine original example from the 1988 period.

Please note that the missing Adidas chest logo is a known and relatively common issue with surviving examples from this era and does not detract from the shirt's authenticity.

We do not knowingly sell counterfeit or replica products. Any defects, alterations or imperfections have been clearly described and photographed.

Shipping

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