Stickers fans can get behind Tour de France heroes

With football’s women’s world cup over, sticker book firm Panini is urging people to follow the Tour de France for the maillot jaune ’s 100th anniversary.

Connexion journalist

Published Tuesday 09 July 2019 - 16:16 Modified Tuesday 09 July 2019 - 16:16

Books cost €3.95 and €1 for five stickers.

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