Argentinian club jerseys

The Superclásico

Argentinian football is one of the most passionate in the world, and its peak is the Superclásico, the match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, the two most popular clubs in Buenos Aires. Boca plays at the Bombonera, a stadium with towering stands that seem to shake under the chants, while River plays at the Monumental, the largest stadium in the country. These two clubs have nurtured or hosted many legends, from Diego Maradona at Boca to talents who passed through River before heading to Europe.

By Club

Argentinian clubs are categorized by club:

• Boca Juniors.
• River Plate CA.

The other championships also feature Brazilian clubs, MLS, Portuguese clubs, Dutch clubs, Turkish clubs, on the other clubs page.

Blue and Yellow, White and Red

The shirt of Boca Juniors is blue with a horizontal yellow stripe: according to legend, these colors come from the flag of a Swedish ship seen in the port of La Boca. The shirt of River Plate is white, crossed by a diagonal red stripe, the famous banda roja. The collection includes Boca's away shirts and River's home and away shirts, as well as Boca's DNA training pants, for sports and everyday wear.

Size and Care

Shirts are available in a supporter version, with a comfortable fit, in your usual size or one size up for a looser fit. The technical fabrics wick away sweat and dry quickly. To preserve the colors and badges, wash shirts inside out at thirty degrees, without fabric softener, and dry them on a hanger rather than in the tumble dryer. These shirts also make great gifts for fans of South American football and collectors.

Good Deals

Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The year’s highlights follow a steady order: the Black Friday in late autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Boca Juniors play in blue and yellow?

According to tradition, the club's founders, in the port of La Boca, adopted the colors of the first ship to enter the port: a Swedish boat, hence the blue and yellow of the Swedish flag.

What is the Superclásico?

It is the derby between Boca Juniors and River Plate, the two most popular clubs in Argentina, both born in the La Boca neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. River then moved north of the city, which fuels the rivalry.

What is River Plate's stadium?

River Plate plays at the Monumental, in the Núñez neighbourhood, the largest stadium in the country. It hosted the final of the 1978 World Cup, won by Argentina against the Netherlands.

Which great players have worn the Boca Juniors shirt?

Diego Maradona, champion of Argentina with Boca in 1981, Juan Román Riquelme and Carlos Tevez are among the idols of the Bombonera. All have marked the history of the club and Argentinian football.

How to choose the size of an Argentinian club shirt?

Take your usual size for a classic fit, one size up for a looser style or to wear over a sweatshirt. Then wash it inside out and in cold water to preserve the badge and the colours.