French football is about to change dramatically

Ligue 1 could change the format to determine the champion.

According to L'Equipe , one of the key changes is a new play-off system that would see the league's champions determined through a knockout round. This would be a major departure from the traditional points-based format used for decades.

The FFF is considering the possibility of creating a "Final Four" play-off round to determine the Ligue 1 champion. The top four teams in the regular season would compete for the title in a knockout tournament, with the winner being crowned champions.

The play-offs will be similar to the current structure of French women's football. The season's top team will face the fourth-placed team, while the second and third-placed teams will meet in the other semi-final. The two winners will meet in the final to decide the champion.

PSG’s dominance of the league over the years has raised concerns about the lack of competition at the top of the table, leading many to call for a reform of the league to create more balance. The aim is that when the play-offs come into play, the title race becomes more unpredictable and exciting.

According to Goal , the initial reaction to the "Final Four" proposal has been quite positive. Many club officials and stakeholders are supportive of the idea, believing that it could breathe new life into Ligue 1 and increase domestic and international interest in French football.

In addition, the French football governing system is also being restructured. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), which currently oversees both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, could soon be replaced by a new governing body with an independent model similar to the Premier League in England.

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