Plan presented by French Football Federation to eliminate the League
Let's dive into the game-changer proposed by Philippe Diallo, president of the FFF. This fellow is gunning for a radical revamp of the French model of professional football, aiming to bring it closer to the swanky English Premier League setup. He's talking about a "French Premier League," baby!
At a recent press conference, alongside Marie Barsacq, the Minister of Sport, Diallo presented a modern, badass plan to tackle the conversations and suggestions that have been buzzing around for years. The goal? To sort out the mess that is the current organization of pro football, starting with some serious improvements in governance, revenue distribution, and beefing up the French state's control through the federation.
Under his vision, the existing French League (LFP) would be toast, replaced by a company. Here's the twist: the FFF will be a shareholder with veto power over certain matters, while the clubs get to appoint their own presidents and directors. Sounds like the good old boys club, right?
The FFF steps in as the regulator and guardian of the general interest in this setup. They'll have the power to veto changes in the sporting model or format for professional leagues, take on regulatory functions previously held by the LFP, and handle discipline issues.
Senators Laurent Lafon and Michel Savin aren't too shabby about this plan. They've already presented a proposal for reorganizing French professional football in the Senate, and they're stoked to see Diallo's plan resembling a "revolution." They plan to incorporate elements of this badboy into their legislative proposal.
If everything goes down as planned, the new project could kick off as early as the 2026/27 season. This badass plan also includes the creation of a TV channel, a shift in communication, management, and financing models for pro football, and the establishment of a Supervisory Council representing players, coaches, and referees.
Diallo ain't sugarcoating this. He declares that the current crisis facing professional football is "serious and structural." A new "fair play" financial mechanism is in the works to tackle the competitive gap between Paris Saint-Germain and other teams, as well as sort out the debt situations of numerous football emblems.
Negotiations are already underway regarding the distribution of television broadcast money, aiming to address the economic difficulties faced by many clubs. This plan, folks, is the real deal. Get ready for some fireworks in the world of French football!
In this restructuring plan for French professional football, the aim is to emulate the organized setup of the English Premier League and European leagues, with a proposed "French Premier League." Diallo's vision includes significant improvements in governance, revenue distribution, and the French state's control, potentially leading to a more equitable playing field across all clubs, such as Paris Saint-Germain.
