RETRO FOOTBALL JERSEY RIQUELME BOCA JUNIORS 1996/97 – HOME

The 1996–97 home shirt of Boca Juniors stands as a classic example of a true retro football jersey, capturing the spirit of a defining season. In that 1996–97 season, a young Juan Román Riquelme wore this jersey — marking the beginning of his legendary career at Boca, alongside notable teammates of that era. The retro football jersey combines a deep, rich blue base with a striking, wide horizontal band of bold yellow across the chest, a colour scheme that instantly evokes the identity of Boca’s colours. The cut is from the late 1990s: a slightly looser, classic fit with short sleeves and a simple retro-style collar, giving it a nostalgic vibe typical of that period. On the chest sits the club’s crest, proudly displayed, while the horizontal band creates a strong contrast that makes the jersey unmistakable on the pitch. Because of its clean, timeless lines and the blend of blue and yellow, this retro football jersey remains one of the most iconic kits in South American football history, a symbol of passion and club identity — and, for fans of that era, a vivid reminder of Riquelme’s early days in the Boca Juniors senior team.