The issue previewed the "Boxing Day" style schedule for French football, specifically the PSG vs. Strasbourg match and Lyon’s trip to Brest.
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). L’equipe - 28 Decembre 2022
L Equipe 30 décembre 2022 - Pelé, il était un Roi - TBE - Livres The issue previewed the "Boxing Day" style schedule
Discussions around the future of the French national team were still prominent. At this time, speculation regarding captain Hugo Lloris's international retirement was intensifying, a decision he officially confirmed shortly thereafter in an interview with the paper. L Equipe 30 décembre 2022 - Pelé, il
The edition of L'Équipe was a pivotal issue that captured French sports at a unique crossroads: the immediate aftermath of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the high-stakes return of Ligue 1 . Key Highlights from the December 28, 2022 Edition
The primary theme was the resumption of the French domestic league, which had been on a six-week hiatus due to the World Cup.