French defender Laurent Blanc kisses the bald head of goalkeeper Fabien Barthez in an iconic celebratory gesture at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, moments after France’s historic victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup final. This spontaneous ritual, repeated throughout the tournament, became a symbol of team unity and superstition. France’s 3-0 win over Brazil marked their first World Cup title, forever etching this image into football history.
Vintage print, approximately 6x8 inches.