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What are French's Top Football Competitions?
France has been one of European football’s strongest nations for many years now and boasts a well-established level of domestic competition. Here we outline the major leagues and cups in the French game:
- Ligue 1: The top tier of the French league system sees the best 20 clubs in the country do battle home and away over the course of a 38-game season. Up for grabs are the coveted Ligue 1 title and places in the top European competitions. At the other end of the table, the bottom two sides will automatically be relegated to Ligue 2, with the third bottom side facing a relegation playoff.
- Ligue 2: Also made up of 20 clubs and following the same format as Ligue 1, the second rung on the French League ladder sees sides competing for a place in the top flight. The top two sides are promoted, with the third, fourth and fifth placed teams then taking part in the promotion playoffs.
- Coupe de la France: All French professional and amateur sides are eligible to enter France’s premier knockout competition, making it one of the most open events of its type in the global game. The competition awards a place in the UEFA Europa League to the winner, in addition to the famous trophy.
- The National Team: One of only four European sides to take part in the very first World Cup Finals back in 1930, “Les Bleus” of France are also one of the continents more successful National teams, with two World Cup wins and two European Championship successes.
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Who are the biggest teams in French Football?
Being one of the most popular leagues in the world, there are no shortage of betting offers when it comes to the Serie A. Be sure to keep an eye out for the following:
- Paris Saint-Germain: The modern giant of French football thanks to significant financial investment in the current century. PSG had won the title only twice in their history prior to 2012, but now boast a total of nine successes, and are now in a position to attract many of the true superstars of the global game.
- Olympique Marseille: As of 2020, Marseille are the only French side to ever win the UEFA Champion’s League. Regularly challenging towards the top of the table, they boast one of the biggest fan bases in the country and have lifted the Ligue 1 trophy on nine occasions.
- Olympique Lyonnais: “Les Gones” or “The Kids”, are another of the modern era’s most successful teams, having won the title on a record-setting seven successive occasions between 2001 and 2008. Commonly referred to simply as Lyon, the outfit from the Groupama Stadium are one of the three biggest sides in the country if measure by number of fans.
- AS Monaco: They may be based in the principality of Monaco, rather than in France itself, but that hasn’t stopped “Les Monégasques” becoming one of the most successful sides in the history of the French game, with eight Ligue 1 titles and five Coupe de France wins to their name.
- Saint-Étienne: Thanks to a golden era in the 1960’s and 70’s, “Les Verts” from the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard remain the most successful teams in the history of Ligue 1 to this day – winning the title on a record setting ten occasions.
- Girondins Bordeaux: Named in honour of a revolutionary group in the region, and formed way back in 1881, Girondins Bordeaux are one of the oldest clubs in the French top-flight. They are also one of the biggest, and have recorded multiple wins in each of French football’s major league and cup competitions.
Which are the Top Derbies in French Football?
French football has a number of matchups which have built up a historical rivalry over the years, be it for competitive or local reasons. The following fixtures representing the pick of the derby games on offer:
- Le Classique (Olympique Marseille vs Paris Saint-Germain): Hailing from the two largest cities in the country, and being two of the most successful clubs in the history of the French game, it isn’t too surprising that the biggest clash of the Ligue 1 season comes when Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Marseille lock horns. This is the French version of Barcelona vs Real Madrid.
- Choc des Olympiques (Olympique Lyonnais vs Olympique Marseille): Often referred to as the “Olympico” another of French footballs biggest games also involves Olympique Marseille, as they do battle with Olympique Lyonnais. The rivalry here is not as heated as that between PSG and Marseille, and stems mainly from the fact that the sides have battled for the title on a number of occasions in the past.
- Derby Rhônalpin (Saint-Étienne vs Olympique Lyonnais): With just over 50-miles between these two sides located in the Auvergne region, an intense local rivalry has predictably built up. Saint-Étienne were originally the more successful of the two sides by some distance, but have been overtaken by Lyon in the 21st century.
- Derby du Nord (RC Lens vs Lille OSC): Separated by a distance of just 25-miles, this is the most local of the local rivalries on our list. This clash has also traditionally been seen as a battle of the classes, between working class Lens and middle class, Lille.
- Les Verts vs Les Canaris (Nantes vs Saint-Étienne): It hasn’t been the case in more recent times, but for a period between the 1960’s and 1980’s, “working class” Nantes and “elegant” Saint-Étienne were the two dominant sides in French football. That period of intense competition – and clash of cultures – has resulted in a rivalry which very much remains to this day.
Who are French Football’s Most Famous Players?
Regularly ranked as one of the top footballing nations on the planet, France has given the football world many outstanding footballers over the years, with the following being our pick as the top five of all time:
- Zinedine Zidane: Part of the World Cup and European Championship winning French sides, Zidane was the most brilliant midfielder of his generation, and one of the greatest of all time. In possession of incredible close control, he was a joy to watch for Juventus, Real Madrid and French National side – barring THAT headbutt of course.
- Michel Platini: Twinkle-toed with the ball at his feet, a visionary passer, and deadly from set-pieces and in the air, Platini was one of the most complete attacking midfielders of all time, and a three time winner of the Ballon d’Or.
- Thierry Henry: The man who is always in the debate concerning the greatest player in the history of the Premier League was a key member of Arsenal’s “Invincibles”. One of the most athletic and graceful forwards to ever play the game.
- Eric Cantona: A superstar of the Premier League, Cantona was a man rarely too far away from controversy. He was also a player capable of moments of genius, and a key element in Manchester United’s revival - helping the Red Devils to four titles in the space of five years between 1992/93 and 1996/97.
- Kylian Mbappé: Probably the biggest emerging star in the modern game. Mbappé is one of the most athletic and quickest forward players in World football; attributes which regularly make him near impossible for defenders to handle.
Who has won the most French Soccer Titles per Competition?
Paris Saint-Germain may be the dominant side in the modern French game, but it hasn’t always been that way. The side from the capital do lead the way in the Coupe de France, but not yet in Ligue 1.
- Ligue 1: 1. Saint-Étienne (10 wins), 2. Marseille (9 wins), 3. Paris Saint-Germain (9 wins)
- Coupe de la France: 1. Paris Saint-Germain (12 wins), 2. Marseille (10 wins), 3. Saint-Étienne & Lille (6 wins each)
- Ligue 2: 1. Le Havre & Nancy (5 wins each), 3. Lens, Nice, Lille & Metz (4 wins each)
Best Performances by French sides in the European Club Competitions
French sides have just the one win in a major European competition, courtesy of Marseille’s 1993 Champions League (European Cup) success. Marseille also came closest in the Europa League – losing three times in the final.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
- Marseille: 1-time winners (1993)
- Reims: 2-time runners up (1956, 1959)
- Saint-Étienne: 1-time runners up (1976)
- Monaco: 1-time runners up (2004)
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE:
- Marseille: 3-time runners up (1999, 2004 and 2018)
- Bastia: 1-time runners up (1978)
- Bordeaux: 1-time runners up (1996)
What is the French National Team’s Best Performance in the World Cup and EURO?
- World Cup: The French national side had to wait until 1998 for their first World Cup win, which famously came on home soil. They then finished runners up in 2006, before lifting the trophy for a second time in 2018 in Russia.
- European Championship: France also have two wins in the European Championship – coming out on top in the continent’s top competition in both 1984 and the year 2000.
France Football: Interesting Stats and Facts
France is one of the most well-respected footballing nations in the world, both at club and international level, and has compiled a number of notable records over the years – including the following:
- Most Consecutive Titles in Ligue 1: Lyon with 7 between 2001/22 and 2007/08.
- Most Seasons in Ligue 1: Marseille with 68.
- Most Apperances in Ligue 1: Mickaël Landreau with 618.
- Most Appearances in the Coupe de France Final: Marseille with 19.
- Most Domestic Trophies: Paris Saint Germain with 40.
- French National Team Biggest Win: France 10 – 0 Azerbaijan (1995).
- The National Team All-time Top Scorer: Thierry Henry with 51 goals.
- The National Team Most Appearances: Lilian Thuram with 142.
What kind of betting odds can I find for the French Football?
Ligue 1 is regularly ranked inside the top ten footballing leagues and benefits from an extensive list of betting options, as do Ligue 2 and Coupe de France fixtures, in addition to games involving the French National side. Full Time result, correct score, goal scorer and Asian Handicap betting are amongst a wide variety of options available, with that list also extending to stats and ante post betting.
Can I watch and Bet on France Football Matches Live Online?
Customers of bet365 are able to benefit from the sites excellent live streaming service, with extensive coverage including the following French action.
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- Ligue 1 Live Streaming: Will it be PSG again? Or can another side cause an upset? Find a selection of Ligue 1 fixtures streamed live throughout the season.
- Ligue 2 Live Streaming: The battle for promotion to Ligue 1 leads to many exciting fixtures. A number of which you can tune into at bet365.
- Coupe de la France Live Stream: And not forgetting France’s biggest cup competition, which also benefits from solid coverage.
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