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‘Farmers League’ no more: behind the stunning rise of Ligue 1 – The World Game
Shocked to see two French teams in the final four of the UEFA Champions League? You’re not alone. This was a football revolution the whole world seemed to miss. Quelle surprise.
But why? France might be world champions, but what you might not know is that Ligue 1 is the most improved league in Europe. Seeing Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon in the semi-finals is merely a reflection of a rise that has been quietly unfolding across the entire country.
Oft-derided as a development league at best and insignificant at worst, Ligue 1 has endured a hard time shedding its reputation as a second-tier competition, leading to the unflattering Farmers League description.
Its tempti…
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