Argentina 1998 Home Kit XL Batistuta (8/10)

Batigol at the World Cup

France 98. The tournament where Gabriel Batistuta became immortal. He scored hat-tricks, he scored with fire in his eyes, and he wore this. This is not just a jersey — it is a monument to one of the greatest strikers to ever lace boots. Number 9. Batistuta. Copa Mundial FIFA Francia 98.

Team: Argentina National Team — Gabriel Batistuta #9

Condition: Good — minor signs of age, name and number intact

Antiquity: 28 years

Manufacturer: Adidas

Size: XL

Design: Sky blue and white vertical stripes with a bold black V-neck collar trimmed with white and maroon pinstripes. The iconic 3D block-style number font unique to France 98. 'BATISTUTA' printed in bold across the back. The AFA crest bears the 'Copa Mundial FIFA Francia 98' inscription beneath it — a rare detail only on World Cup-issued shirts.

Significance: Batistuta scored in all three Argentina group games at France 98, including a hat-trick against Jamaica. He wore this exact template. This is among the most desirable Argentina kits ever made.