Magazine France Football June 17, 1997 Special 96-97 Season Review Vintage

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Detailed Visual Description

The magazine shown in the photo is an issue of the famous sports periodical "France Football", dated Tuesday, June 17, 1997. This is a special issue dedicated to the review of the 1996-97 season, as indicated by the inscription "Spécial bilan" (Special review) in large yellow letters on a black background in the center of the cover. The title "France Football" appears in white on a red background at the top, immediately recognizable to sports press enthusiasts. Several photographs of players, teams, and match scenes illustrate the cover, directly related to the content of this retrospective issue.

The right side of the cover details the themes covered: Division 1, Division 2, Nationaux, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Youths, French National Teams, European Cups, World Cup, and foreign championships. At the bottom, a mention draws attention to the "U20 World Cup. Les petits Bleus en piste" (The Young Blues in action).

The magazine features a typical 90s layout, with a dominant green color reminiscent of a football pitch and a graphic style characteristic of that period, combining action photographs, vibrant colors, and thick typography. The original price, "20 F", is visible at the top right, as is the publication date. The left edge shows slight signs of wear, indicating a used condition but with no major defects visible on the presented face.

The cover is flexible, typical of weekly magazines, and the color printing offers a faithful rendering of sports publications of the time. No other elements (spine, interior) are visible in this image.

Condition

Used magazine, sold as is. Slight signs of wear visible on the edge and cover, without any tears or apparent stains on the visible side.

Did you know? France Football, founded in 1946, is one of the oldest specialized football magazines in the world. It is also the historical organizer of the Ballon d'Or, a prestigious individual award in international football since 1956.

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