{"product_id":"journal-ancien-la-provence-coupe-du-monde-1998-football-retro-vintage","title":"Old newspaper La Provence 1998 World Cup retro vintage football","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage newspaper, visible in the photo, is a copy of the sports daily \"La Provence Des Sports\" from Wednesday, July 15, 1998. The front page is dedicated to the historic victory of the French team in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, with the title \"L'ÉPOPÉE\" (The Epic) in capital letters. The graphic composition is typical of sports newspapers from the late 1990s, combining color photographs, framed sections, and imposing headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover features a large photo of the World Cup trophy in the center, surrounded by several iconic shots of French players in action, including portraits and match scenes. Among these images, key moments from the final are recognizable. The newspaper also displays advertising boxes at the bottom of the page, including a Renault advertisement, characteristic of print media from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"La Provence Des Sports\" logo appears at the top in a blue band, surmounted by the newsstand stamp, and the precise date is clearly legible: Wednesday, July 15, 1998. Regulatory mentions, a table of contents on the right, and a dense layout are present, consistent with the retro aesthetic of the 90s. This issue pays tribute to France's victory and captures the media atmosphere of this historic football moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows good preservation for a newspaper of this period, with original folds and a slight patina due to time, with no tears or major visible deterioration. The print colors remain vibrant, and the text on the front page is legible. The item is displayed against an old library background, which highlights its heritage dimension and its interest as a sports archive document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of vintage press is sought after by sports memorabilia enthusiasts and constitutes an authentic testament to the national fervor surrounding the 1998 World Cup. It is an original medium for reliving the event, illustrated with period images and a layout typical of French sports dailies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of folds and slight patina consistent with the age of the paper, no major tears visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The 1998 World Cup, hosted in France, was the first edition to feature 32 teams. France's victory, led by Zinédine Zidane, marked a historic turning point for French football and was celebrated by exceptional media coverage, including many specialized daily newspapers like \"La Provence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in vintage items and paper archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old sports press, retro football newspaper, 1998 World Cup front page, France champion 1998, La Provence Des Sports, vintage gazette, 90s print media, retro football souvenir, old newspaper, World Cup France 98, French sports archive, vintage football newspaper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259824099655,"sku":"dcfe02ab-cf17-4116-b3b2-eefd6acf732e-PA0.42","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_c2be75cd-69f5-41d9-9d14-ffb24adbaa57.jpg?v=1782831272","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/journal-ancien-la-provence-coupe-du-monde-1998-football-retro-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}