{"product_id":"magazine-france-football-vintage-1999-cantona-manchester-united-numero-angla","title":"Vintage France Football magazine 1999 – Cantona Manchester United – English issue","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\u003eThe magazine shown in the photo is an issue of \"France Football,\" an emblematic publication of the French sports press. This is the issue dated August 20, 1999 (51st year, no. 6289), identifiable by the red banner at the bottom of the cover and the printed inscriptions. The cover features a full-page photograph of Éric Cantona, then a legendary figure for Manchester United, wearing the club's red jersey with the Umbro logo and the Manchester United crest clearly visible on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe catchy title \"À nous les grands Anglais!\" (The English giants are ours!) dominates the front page, announcing a special report on French players playing in the English championship at the end of the 1990s. A yellow banner in the upper right mentions \"Les hommes oubliés de l'été\" (The forgotten men of summer), adding a secondary theme to this collector's issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower left, two other football personalities are highlighted: Frank Lebœuf (Chelsea) in a blue match kit and Patrick Vieira (Arsenal) photographed in a suit and tie, emphasizing the international aspect and the rise of French players in the Premier League during this period. The main colors of the cover are red, white, black, and blue, typical of the magazine's visual identity in the late 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe general presentation shows a classic format magazine, stapled (binding visible on the spine), with a glossy cover. The ISSN number (0015-9557) and barcode are perfectly legible at the bottom of the page, as are the original price (12.00 F) and the mention \"M 0705-203 – 12.00 F\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall appearance of the front cover shows several marked creases and some signs of wear on the edges, typical of a vintage copy that has been handled. No major tears are visible on the displayed side, but the presence of reading marks is noticeable, particularly a central vertical crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed magazine, sold as is. The front cover shows visible creases and signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e France Football, founded in 1946, is particularly renowned for being the creator of the Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball), an annual award recognizing the world's best football player. The magazine has long been an indispensable reference for analyses and reports on international football, especially at the turn of the 2000s when many French players excelled in the Premier League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller. Each magazine is handled with care to preserve its original condition during shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: France Football 1999, vintage football magazine, Cantona Manchester United, special English issue, retro sports press, Leboeuf Chelsea, Vieira Arsenal, 90s football magazine, collector soccer magazine, old sports magazine, football memorabilia, vintage football magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324831584583,"sku":"6b7ebadd-e561-4d5f-b811-733480dbfe86","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_1839b0ad-6d42-4103-b927-82018d6cec4f.jpg?v=1783763819","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-france-football-vintage-1999-cantona-manchester-united-numero-angla","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}