Magazine France Football 1997 Vintage – The Alert, Collector's Retro Edition

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Description

This magazine, visible in the photo, is an original issue of France Football, dated Tuesday, June 10, 1997, with a listed price of 12 Francs. The cover features a French national football team player, wearing the blue Adidas jersey of the era, with the number 5, photographed in the middle of a match on the field. The scene illustrates the intensity of a football tournament, with a 90s-typical layout, combining large white and yellow titles on a red and green background.

The main headline, "L'alerte" (The Alert), refers to the Tournoi de France, a major event in preparation for the 1998 World Cup. A secondary box mentions "Le Maroc décroche son billet" (Morocco secures its ticket) for the 98 World Cup, accompanied by a small action photo on the field. At the bottom of the cover, a yellow banner highlights "Division 1. Le point sur les transferts" (Division 1. Transfer update), a key topic for football news enthusiasts of the time.

The visual presentation is faithful to the graphic style of France Football magazine from the 1990s, with a recognizable layout: thick lettering, vivid colors, and an emblematic player photo at the center. The France Football logo appears at the top, on a red background, and the precise date (Tuesday, June 10, 1997) is located at the top right, emphasizing the authenticity of this vintage issue.

The cover shows light wear typical of an old magazine: slightly marked corners, some visible creases, but overall it remains in good condition for display or viewing. No details of the back cover or interior are visible in the photo.

This magazine is a true testament to the history of French football on the eve of the 1998 World Cup, illustrating sports press and football culture of the 90s. It is a retro edition, sought after for its iconic cover and period content.

Condition

Used magazine, sold as is. Slight signs of wear visible on the cover (corners, edges), generally satisfactory appearance for a 1997 copy.

Did you know? France Football, founded in 1946, is one of the most influential sports magazines in Europe. It is notably responsible for the creation of the Ballon d'Or, an award given annually to the best football player in the world since 1956.

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