Old France Football magazine 1996 vintage collector goalkeeper edition

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Description

This magazine shown in the photo is an old copy of the famous sports periodical "France Football". It is an edition dated October 1, 1996, clearly identifiable by the inscription at the bottom of the cover: "51e ANNÉE 1er OCTOBRE 1996 N° 2684". The cover features a typical layout for sports press magazines of the 1990s, with vivid colors, a wide red border, and a title in white and red letters "France Football".

The front page highlights the theme "Que vaut la légion étrangère?" (What is the foreign legion worth?), accompanied by a large central photograph of a goalkeeper in action, wearing a black outfit with white stripes, white gloves, and shorts. This dynamic image occupies most of the cover. Two other photographic inserts appear on the left, illustrating footballers in action, with the captions "MARTINS Une dent contre Jacquet" (MARTINS A grudge against Jacquet) and "NIMES Les coulisses de l'exploit" (NIMES The making of the feat).

In the upper right, a yellow banner indicates "Télé : La Grèce dans le collimateur" (TV: Greece in the crosshairs), confirming the general sports magazine format and the football news of that period. The magazine presents the classic appearance of late 20th-century publications, with striking fonts and contrasting colors (yellow, blue, white, red) to draw attention to the main topics.

The spine and cover show a visual aspect typical of 1990s glossy magazine paper, with a slight patina and some visible signs of wear on the edges and corners, consistent with a used copy from that era. No major defects are observable on the front, the colors remain vibrant, and the inscriptions are perfectly legible.

This issue, published in France, offers content focused on international and French football news, with in-depth articles, interviews, and analyses that built "France Football"'s reputation. The ISSN (0015-9557) and the original price (12 F) are at the bottom right, confirming authenticity and provenance.

Condition

Used copy, sold as is. Some signs of wear on the cover and slightly blunted corners, with no visible tears on the front. Colors and texts well-preserved.

Did you know? France Football, founded in 1946, is behind the famous Ballon d'Or, an individual award given annually to the best football player in the world. The magazine was long a reference for its analyses and in-depth reports on international football.

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