{"product_id":"2004-05-argentina-shirt-womens","title":"Argentina 2004-05 Adidas Home Women's XL Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eArgentina 2004-05 Adidas Home Jersey – Women's XL, A Piece from the Riquelme Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2004-2005: Argentina rebuilt its football after the dark years of the economic crisis, and the \u003cstrong\u003eAlbiceleste\u003c\/strong\u003e found a strong identity on the international scene. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Argentina 2004-05 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in women's size XL, is one of the most sought-after pieces from this pivotal era — before Messi definitively took the reins of the national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004-2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argentina (National team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e CODE: 647198 – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2004-2005, the \u003cstrong\u003eArgentine national team\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a period of rebirth. After the trauma of the 2002 World Cup debacle and the institutional turmoil of Argentine football, the federation focused on an ambitious generational renewal. \u003cstrong\u003eMarcelo Bielsa\u003c\/strong\u003e had already planted seeds during the 2004 Copa América — triumphantly won in Peru — and the Albiceleste machine was back on track, hungry and determined to regain the world summit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the era of a two-speed \u003cstrong\u003egolden generation\u003c\/strong\u003e: veterans like \u003cstrong\u003eJuan Román Riquelme\u003c\/strong\u003e, back in favor with his inimitable number 10 genius, alongside a certain \u003cstrong\u003eLionel Messi\u003c\/strong\u003e who was just beginning his ascent in the national team. \u003cstrong\u003eHernán Crespo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJavier Saviola\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCarlos Tevez\u003c\/strong\u003e formed an attacking front that made defenses around the world tremble. Wearing this jersey meant carrying the hope of an entire people who, once again, believed in the supreme title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2004 Copa América – A dazzling continental title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJust before this 2004-2005 window, Argentina won the \u003cstrong\u003eCopa América in Peru\u003c\/strong\u003e, dominating the competition from start to finish. Riquelme was named the tournament's best player, and the Albiceleste sent a clear message to the world: the giant was back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2006 World Cup Qualifiers – The machine in motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the 2004-2005 season, Argentina played its \u003cstrong\u003equalification matches for the German World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in the CONMEBOL zone. The team finished at the top of its group with impressive consistency, confirming that this generation had what it took to go far in Germany the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthens 2004 Olympic Games – Gold at the cleats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA few months before this season, an Argentine Olympic team dominated by \u003cstrong\u003eCarlos Tevez\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJavier Mascherano\u003c\/strong\u003e won the \u003cstrong\u003egold medal at the Athens Olympics\u003c\/strong\u003e. This victory boosted the confidence of an entire generation, precisely the one wearing this jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is an entirely different category from a commercial replica. Made to be worn — in the stands, on the street, on the field — it incorporates the materials and finishes of the era, the real interior labels, the original Adidas embroideries, and the specific cut designed by the kit manufacturer for that precise collection. It's tangible, real, textile history that you can hold in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly remarkable for a jersey over twenty years old. No significant discoloration, no holes, no torn flocking — it has clearly been cherished. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Argentina Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition is not found every day, and serious collectors know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut differently from what you find today. Women's Adidas cuts from that era were often more fitted, with narrower shoulders and sometimes a shorter body length than modern standards. A vintage XL from 2004 might correspond to a current L depending on the brand — sometimes even an M for more generous contemporary body types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you fall for it, get out a tape measure: measure your chest circumference, shoulder width, and length from collar to hip. Compare with the actual measurements of the jersey — don't hesitate to contact us to get them. Two minutes of measuring is better than disappointment upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage national team women's jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the rarest items in the collector's market. Clubs produced far fewer volumes than men's versions, and surviving models in good condition are few and far between. An \u003cstrong\u003eArgentina 2004-05 women's version jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is already a curiosity in itself — a window into an era when women's football was beginning to find its place on the shelves of major kit manufacturers like Adidas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd let's be honest: in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, twenty years after its manufacture, it's an absolute rarity. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most examples from this generation have marks from repeated washing, peeling flocking, and detached labels. This one has been respected. It's the kind of piece you don't come across twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Argentina_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eArgentina – Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive – History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA – European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a jersey that tells the story of Argentina under Riquelme, Tevez, and the early days of Messi — in a women's version and in near-perfect condition — you're in the right place. It's your turn to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argentine","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53976971280659,"sku":"333847","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-ARGENTINA-SHIRT-WOMENS-XL-333847_4.jpg?v=1775247737","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-argentina-shirt-womens","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}