Magazine France Football vintage 1997 OM Marseille The Perfect Heist collector

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Description

Vintage sports magazine, this is an original issue of France Football, a leading publication dedicated to football news. The visible cover prominently displays the title "Le coup parfait" (The Perfect Strike) in relation to the Olympique de Marseille team, illustrated with a color photograph of three players in white jerseys with sky-blue trim, celebrating a victory. The top of the magazine features the historic "France Football" logo on a red background, typical of late 1990s editorial design.

The clearly legible publication date indicates "Tuesday, March 11, 1997," precisely placing this issue in the history of French football. The original price, "12 F," is printed in the upper right, highlighting the pre-euro period. Several editorial taglines are also visible on the cover, such as "HERRERA. La disparition d’un géant" (HERRERA. The disappearance of a giant) and "Les "Frenchies" matent MU" (The "Frenchies" tame MU), which attest to the varied content of this issue.

The magazine features color printing with a strong contrast between the red upper band, the black area of the central title, and the vibrant photograph of the players. The mention "Le Championnat des Étoiles" (The Championship of Stars) appears in a red and yellow insert at the bottom right, along with the results of the 1st matchday. The bottom edge shows some slight creases or marks, typical of a used copy but without major visible tears on the presented face.

The layout, the graphic style of the titles, and the dynamic photography are characteristic of French sports magazines from the 1990s. The barcode and the reference "M 0705 - 289 - 12.00 F" are present at the bottom right, confirming the authenticity and provenance of this issue.

Condition

Used magazine, sold as is. The visible cover shows good overall condition for its age, with slight signs of handling (small creases, slightly marked corners). No apparent tears on the front. Interior and back not visible in the photo.

Did you know? France Football is one of the oldest specialized football weeklies, founded in 1946. It is particularly renowned for having created and organized the Ballon d'Or, a prestigious individual award given annually to the best player in the world.

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