Lвђ™equipe - 28 Decembre 2022 -

While the legendary "King" Pelé passed away on December 29, the December 28 edition featured heavy coverage of his worsening health condition in a Brazil hospital, anticipating the loss of the football icon.

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Much of the coverage focused on how Kylian Mbappé and Neymar would transition back to club football so soon after the emotional and physical toll of the World Cup final. While the legendary "King" Pelé passed away on

This issue typically coincides with the publication of the "Champion des champions" awards, honoring the top French and international athletes of the year. Contextual Importance This issue typically coincides with the publication of

This specific date is often sought after by collectors because it marks the final "normal" sports day before the world—and L'Équipe's front page—was completely taken over by the death of Pelé on December 29 and 30 (the famous cover).

The issue previewed the "Boxing Day" style schedule for French football, specifically the PSG vs. Strasbourg match and Lyon’s trip to Brest.

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