Last updated : Thursday, 09 May 2024
Ligue Football Professionnel
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) is the governing body of professional football in France. It was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Paris.
Structure
The LFP oversees the top two divisions of French football, Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. It also organizes the Coupe de France, the Coupe de la Ligue, and the Trophée des Champions.
- Ligue 1 is the top division of French football. It is contested by 20 clubs, and the season runs from August to May.
- Ligue 2 is the second division of French football. It is contested by 20 clubs, and the season runs from August to May.
- Coupe de France is the national cup competition of France. It is open to all amateur and professional clubs in France.
- Coupe de la Ligue is a secondary cup competition in France. It is contested by the 20 clubs in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
- Trophée des Champions is a one-match competition between the winners of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France.
Current season
The current season of Ligue 1 is the 2023-2024 season. The season began on August 5, 2023, and is scheduled to end on May 28, 2024.
The defending champions are Paris Saint-Germain. The most successful club in the history of Ligue 1 is Olympique de Marseille, with 10 titles.
Sources
- Ligue de Football Professionnel (Wikipedia)
- Ligue de Football Professionnel (Official website)
- Ligue 1 (France Football)
