Magazine France Football 1997 vintage – OM, Monaco, old collector's edition

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Description

This vintage magazine is an original copy of "France Football", dated Tuesday, May 20, 1997, as indicated in the upper right corner of the cover. The item presented is a paper magazine with a soft cover, the front of which is perfectly visible in the photo. The main illustration features a close-up of a football player wearing a red and black striped AC Milan jersey, accompanied by the Lotto and Opel logos, typical of the late 1990s.

The main headline reads: "OM The treasure hunt", with three portraits of football personalities from that era on the right, whose names are not explicitly legible here. At the bottom of the cover, a yellow band highlights: "Monaco champions in Strasbourg?", recalling a specific sporting context of the 1996-1997 season. The graphic design, typography and colors (bright red, blue, yellow, white) are characteristic of French sports publications of the late 20th century.

The original price is visible in the upper right corner ("12 F" – French francs), as is the barcode in the lower right, confirming an official press publication. The overall visual condition shows a well-preserved cover, with no apparent tears, and slightly curved corners, indicating moderate but careful use. The paper's sheen and print sharpness are well preserved.

This issue highlights key themes in French and European football from the 1996-1997 season, including Olympique de Marseille (OM) and AS Monaco. The magazine is presented standing, on a wooden surface, with natural light that enhances the original colors of the cover.

The visible part only shows the front; no information about the internal content or the back is provided here. The whole, with its design and key topics, is fully in line with the vintage and collector trend of the 90s in French sports press.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover shows slight signs of wear at the corners, with no tears or major defects visible on the presented side.

Did you know? The magazine "France Football" was founded in 1946 and has established itself as an essential reference in the European sports press. It was this title that created the Ballon d'Or, a prestigious award given annually to the best football player in the world since 1956.

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