{"product_id":"river-plate-1996-98-home-shirt","title":"River Plate 1996-98 Home Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic vintage River Plate home shirt from the glorious 1996-98 period. A truly iconic design by Adidas, this jersey features the classic white base with the bold red sash, instantly recognisable to any football fan. The shirt is adorned with the famous Quilmes sponsor across the chest and the legendary CARP crest, making it a must-have for any serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam: River Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason\/Year: 1996-98\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit Type: Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Adidas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Pre-owned, excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own a piece of football history, a genuine garment from a golden era for the club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the management of Ramón Díaz, the 1996-97 season was incredibly successful for River Plate, as they won both the Apertura and Clausura championships. In the following 1997-98 season, they continued their domestic dominance by winning the Apertura title again. The club also competed in the Copa Libertadores during this period, reaching the knockout stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis era at River Plate was defined by a wealth of talent. The squad featured club legends like Enzo Francescoli and exciting future stars. Key players during the 1996-98 period included Marcelo Salas, Julio Cruz, Ariel Ortega, and a young Marcelo Gallardo who would go on to become a club icon as both a player and manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kit Dealer","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52753927831833,"sku":"TKD3856","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6307\/1160\/files\/river-plate-1996-98-front_4836a632-9d9c-4120-a5ef-040c6dc9fe06.png?v=1782884956","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitdealer.com\/products\/river-plate-1996-98-home-shirt","provider":"The Kit Dealer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}