Vintage 1997 France Football magazine – A Force Eight Wind, Ludovic Giuly

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This magazine shown in the photo is an original copy of France Football, an iconic publication dedicated to football news in France and Europe. The clearly identifiable cover is dominated by a vivid red band with the title "France Football" in white, immediately recognizable by enthusiasts of the genre. The edition presented is dated Tuesday, September 23, 1997 (mention visible at the top right). The price displayed in francs, "12 F", confirms the publication period in the late 1990s.

The front page features a player in motion, wearing a white jersey with blue and red stripes and the Adidas logo, illustrating a typical sports style of the 1990s. The main title "Coupes d’Europe – Un vent de force huit" (European Cups – A force eight wind) occupies the central part, accompanied by a box about Ludovic Giuly. Several secondary topics are listed on the left, such as "Bayern La grande famille" (Bayern The big family), "Monaco L’atout Ikpeba" (Monaco The Ikpeba asset), and "Strasbourg Entre rêve et réalité" (Strasbourg Between dream and reality).

At the bottom of the cover, a black band displays "DIVISION 1. Paris passe une tête" (DIVISION 1. Paris takes the lead) in yellow, highlighting the importance of the French first division at that time. On the lower right side, a white area indicates the reference information: "M 0705 - 2589 - 12,00 F", as well as the barcode, confirming the authenticity and edition of the item.

The overall layout is dynamic, with an action photograph on a football field, typical of sports magazines of that era. The main colors are red, white, blue, and the green of the field, giving the front page a strong visual identity characteristic of French sports press in the 1990s.

This magazine is a testament to the history of French and European football, with a cover marked by the presence of Ludovic Giuly, then a player for Olympique Lyonnais, and strong themes concerning the major clubs of the 1997-1998 season.

Condition

This magazine is a used item and sold as is. The cover shows slight signs of wear visible on the edges, with no apparent tears on the front.

Did you know? France Football magazine, founded in 1946, is famous for creating the Ballon d’Or, a major individual award in the world of football. This September 1997 issue reflects the growing interest in Ligue 1 and European competitions in the late 1990s, a period marked by the emergence of many French talents.

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