List of French football championsThe French football champions are the winners of the highest league of football in France, Ligue 1. Since the National Council of the French Football Federation voted in support of professionalism in French football in 1930, the professional football championship of France has been contested through Ligue 1, formerly known as Division 1 from 1933 to 2002.
Ligue 1Ligue 1 (French:; lit.'League 1'), officially known as Ligue 1 McDonald's for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in France and the highest level of the French football league system. Administered by the Ligue de Football Professionnel, Ligue 1 is contested by 18 clubs and operates on a system of promotion and relegation from and to Ligue 2. Seasons run from August to May.Coupe de FranceThe Coupe de France (French pronunciation: [kup də fʁɑ̃s]), also known in English as the French Cup or less commonly as the France Cup, is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organised by the French Football Federation (FFF). It was first held in 1917 and is open to all amateur and professional football clubs in France, including clubs based in the overseas departments and territories.
French Football FederationThe French Football Federation (abbr.FFF and 3F; or Triple F; French: Fédération Française de Football, pronounced) is the governing body of football in France. It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital, Paris. The FFF is a founding member of FIFA and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of football in France, both professional and amateur.
Football in FranceAssociation football is the most popular sport in France. In 2024, 53% of people in France declared an interest in football, with 26% being very interested. The French Football Federation (FFF, Fédération Française de Football) is the national governing body and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of association football in the country, both professional and amateur.
Fontvieille, MonacoFontvieille (French pronunciation:; Monégasque: Funtanaveya) is the southernmost district of the Principality of Monaco. The district was designed by architect Manfredi Nicoletti and developed under the direction of Italian engineer Gianfranco Gilardini between the 1970s and 1990s. HistoryFontvieille was constructed almost entirely on artificially reclaimed land, making it one of the youngest districts in the Principality of Monaco.
MonacoMicrostate in Western EuropeMonaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereigncity-state and microstate in Western Europe. Situated on the French Riviera, it is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east, and west, with the to the south; the Italian region of Liguria is about 15 km (9.3 mi) east.
Coupe de la LigueThe Coupe de la Ligue (French pronunciation:), known outside France as the French League Cup, was a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel. The tournament was established in 1993 and, unlike the Coupe de France, was only open to professional clubs in France which play in country's top three football divisions, though the third is not fully professional.
Stade Louis IIThe Stade Louis II (French pronunciation:, lit.'Louis II Stadium'), or simply Louis II, is a stadium located in the Fontvieille district of Monaco, near the border with Cap-d'Ail commune of France. It serves primarily as a venue for Athletics and football, being the home of AS Monaco. The stadium is most notable for its distinctive nine arches at the away end of the ground. The arena is also used for the Herculis, a track and field meet of the Diamond League.
Association footballTeam sport played with a ballAssociation football, commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players who mostly use their feet to kick an inflated ball around a pitch (playing field). The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by moving the ball into the rectangular-framed goal which that team defends. Traditionally, the game has been played over two 45-minute halves, for a total match time of 90 minutes.
La TurbieLa Turbie (French pronunciation: [la tyʁbi]; Occitan: A Torbia; Italian: Turbia, formerly) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in Southeastern France. It borders the Principality of Monaco, which is southeast of it. Albert II, Prince of Monaco owns a secondary residence in La Turbie.
UEFA competitionsUEFA competitions (French: compétitions de l'UEFA), referred improperly by the mass media as European football, are the set of tournaments organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), generally in professional and amateur association football and futsal.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.