Soccer-French federation looking to launch 'a la Francaise' Premier League entity

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-13 00:13:05 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-07 12:43:45

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The French Football Federation (FFF) is considering launching a domestic Premier League entity, hoping to capitalize on growing interest in the country for the English top flight.

In recent years, many French players have excelled in the Premier League, including standout performers like Antony, Elyounoussi, and Thuram. This influx of successful French players in the Premier League has captured the attention of French fans, causing a rise in viewership and increasing interest in the league.

The FFF hopes to capitalize on this growing interest in the Premier League by launching a domestic entity that appeals to fans and taps into the growing popularity of the sport in France. They have acknowledged that there is no competition like the Premier League in France, and the challenge of creating a similar entity would be substantial. The proposal suggests a "French way" that would prioritize national team success and prominence, developmental pipelines, and financial regulations.

This news comes shortly after the French league, Ligue 1, canceled their January tungsten match dates due to a strike by stadium personnel. The strike was in response to a refusal of a requested raise from the League and FFF.

Despite these challenges, the FFF hopes to create a French Premier League entity that can compete with the world's top football leagues. Only time will tell whether or not this venture will captivate the French public and take off as the FFF hopes it will.

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