{"product_id":"magazine-france-football-vintage-1997-ibrahim-ba-ancienne-edition-collector","title":"Vintage France Football magazine 1997 – Ibrahim Ba – Old collector's edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage magazine featuring an iconic \"France Football\" cover, dated January 28, 1997, visible at the bottom of the front page. This issue highlights footballer Ibrahim Ba, then a player for Girondins de Bordeaux, through a dynamic action portrait set against a green field background. The main title \"La bombe BA\" (The BA Bomb) is printed in bright yellow, accompanied by the \"France Football\" logo at the top, on the periodical's characteristic red background. The overall layout is typical of the 1990s, recognizable by its full-frame photography, massive fonts, and colorful boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine has a classic rectangular shape, with a soft, matte cover. Dominant colors include red (borders and header), blue (player's jersey), white (text and shorts), and yellow (subtitle and main title). In the upper right corner, a yellow banner reads \"Un pari perdu\" (A Lost Bet), and a column of text to the right details the context of the front page. The barcode and original price \"12.00 F\" are visible at the bottom right, along with the ISSN 0015-8557 and the mention \"51e ANNÉE • 28 JANVIER 1997 • N° 2651\" (51st YEAR • JANUARY 28, 1997 • No. 2651).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover photograph shows Ibrahim Ba in full motion, wearing the club's navy blue jersey with white chevrons, with the sponsor \"Wati JS de nuits\" clearly legible. The magazine is displayed flat, on a wooden surface, allowing observation of the general condition of the front cover, without visibility of the spine or inner pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine and edges show some signs of wear, typical of an old issue: slightly bent corners, fine handling marks, and small marks on the cover. No major snags are visible on the displayed side, and the color printing remains vibrant, offering a beautiful visual impact for a magazine from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed magazine, sold as is. Slight handling marks and marked corners on the cover. Colors well preserved for a 1997 issue. No major tears or stains visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"France Football\" magazine was long one of the main references in sports journalism in France, famous for creating the Ballon d'Or in 1956. This January 1997 issue illustrates the golden age of French football in the 90s, when Ibrahim Ba was one of the most prominent players in the league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in vintage press and antique items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: football magazine, France Football 1997, Ibrahim Ba, vintage sports press, old football newspaper, 90s collector, Bordeaux edition, retro sports magazine, old football magazine, vintage sports press, France Football collector, Ibrahim Ba Girondins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54275282338119,"sku":"0111eee1-7cce-4a58-8c77-6e582ab192df","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_a89fc275-98df-45ad-b417-1c00b272b4ce.jpg?v=1783009432","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-france-football-vintage-1997-ibrahim-ba-ancienne-edition-collector","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}