Vintage France Football Magazine 1996 Anderson AS Monaco Old Collector's Item

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Description

This "France Football" magazine presented here is an old edition, dated October 22, 1996, as indicated at the bottom of the cover. The front page features player Sonny Anderson, then star striker of AS Monaco, illustrated in action wearing the club's jersey with the Eurest sponsor clearly visible on his chest. The main title "ANDERSON L’étoile du Sud" (ANDERSON The Star of the South) is printed in bright yellow, immediately drawing the eye to the theme of this issue.

The cover features the "France Football" logo at the top, with iconic typography on a red background, characteristic of the publication during the 1990s. A yellow banner at the top right states "C.1 nouveau PSG - Bastia de haut" (C.1 new PSG - Bastia from above), signaling other topics covered in this issue. Two photographic insets illustrate match scenes and supporters, accompanied by captions about Guivarc’h and Bastia, offering a glimpse into the rich football news content of the time.

The magazine features a typical layout from the mid-90s, with a predominance of red, white, and yellow tones on the cover. The visible spine shows some signs of wear, indicating a copy that has endured decades, but the overall photograph reveals a still solid structure, with no major tears apparent on the front. The corners are slightly dog-eared, mainly at the top right, a common detail for this type of vintage sports press.

The ISSN number 0015-0557 and the mention "51e ANNÉE" (51st YEAR) confirm the authenticity and age of the copy. The barcode, the original price (12.00 F), as well as the precise publication date are clearly legible, elements appreciated by collectors of old sports magazines. The details of Anderson's jersey, with the AS Monaco logo and the Itonic brand on the sleeve, further enrich the visual and historical aspect of this cover.

Condition

Used magazine, sold as is. The cover shows signs of surface wear, dog-eared corners, and a slight patina due to age, with no major tears visible on the front.

Did you know? Sonny Anderson, highlighted in this issue, was one of AS Monaco's most prolific strikers in the 1990s. He won the French championship with the club in the 1996-1997 season, before pursuing a brilliant career in Europe, notably with Olympique Lyonnais and FC Barcelona.

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