Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference, and then goals scored. [9], Following a report by the DNCG, it was determined that the combined budget of Ligue 1 clubs was €910 million for the 2005–06 season, a 39% increase from the 2002–03 season. 10/10 14:20 Rafinha: 'Incredible opportunity to join PSG' 10/10 13:48 Ligue 1's Portuguese stars: Bernardo Silva, Fonte & Co. 10/10 12:40 Quiz: Name the Ligue 1 stadiums. A confirmation email was sent. Paris Saint-Germain was administratively relegated by the league following its split from Paris FC in 1972, but returned to the top flight two seasons later. Follow The World Game to join in the conversation and never miss the latest live updates. Ligue 1's Portuguese stars: Bernardo Silva, Fonte & Co. 05/10/2020 - 18:56 Le Beau Jeu Podcast. The other two Europa League places are determined through the country's two domestic cup competitions, the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue. Rumour Has It: Juventus, PSG eye Ramos as Barcelona consider Pogba, Wantaway Depay anticipates January interest after failed Barca transfer, Premier League rivals chasing in-demand Pochettino, Depay will force Barcelona move, claims Lyon president Aulas, Vieira, Villas-Boas condemn homophobic banner, 'I have great respect for Arsenal', insists Koscielny, Koscielny takes parting shot at Arsenal in Bordeaux transfer announcement video. The LFP can transmit data to its intermediary service providers, its partners with your consent, to the internal services of the LFP. In 2002, the league changed its name from Division 1 to Ligue 1. Ligue 1 clubs' finances and budgets are managed by the DNCG, an organisation responsible for monitoring the accounts of professional association football clubs in France. Eventually, many clubs earned professional status, though it became more difficult to convince clubs in the northern half of the country; Strasbourg, RC Roubaix, and Amiens refused to accept the new league, while conversely Mulhouse, Excelsior AC Roubaix, Metz, and Fives accepted professionalism. [13] Ligue 1 ranks fifth in terms of revenue brought in by clubs with the league bringing in £0.6 billion for the 2006–07 season trailing England, Italy, Spain, and Germany. Administrated by the Ligue de Football Professionnel, Ligue 1 is contested by 20 clubs and operates on a system of promotion and relegation from and to Ligue 2. The name Hexagoal was derived from an official competition created by the LFP and French TV channel TF1 to determine a name for the new trophy. Ligue 1 Live results and rankings on beIN SPORTS Australia ! The current Ligue 1 trophy, L'Hexagoal, was developed by the Ligue de Football Professionnel and designed and created by Franco-Argentine artist Pablo Reinoso.
08/10 11:00 Camavinga, Aouar shine … If points are equal, the goal difference and then goals scored determine the winner. 04/10/2020 - 23:59. For the 1934–35 season, the league organised a legitimate promotion and relegation system bringing the total tally of clubs in the first division to 16. The LFP designated a data protection officer (DPO) who can be contacted by mail: “à l'attention du DPO de la LFP - 6 Rue Léo Delibes 75116 Paris – FRANCE” or, when you exercise your rights, by filling the dedicated form.

The league also agreed to change its name from National to simply Division 1. Previously, the league utilised a different promotion and relegation format. During the course of a season, usually from August to May, each club plays the others twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents, for a total of 38 games, though special circumstances may allow a club to host matches at other venues such as when Lille hosted Lyon at the Stade de France in 2007 and 2008.

At the top of the French football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. This number remained until the 1965–66 season when the number was increased to 20. Seasons run from August to May. Please click on the link to finish your sign-up. With the presence of 69 seasons in Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille hold the record for most seasons among the elite, while Paris Saint-Germain hold the league record for longevity with 45 consecutive seasons (from 1974 to present). At the start of the 2006–07 season, the league introduced an Attacking Play Table to encourage the scoring of more goals in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.