Vincent Labrune begins the year 2025 with a free tackle from the OM coach, for whom the job is poorly done to highlight the level of Ligue 1.
Like many coaches and even players from abroad and in particular from a very high level championship, Roberto De Zerbi was pleasantly surprised by the level of Ligue 1. The physical dimension of our championship is indisputable, but individual qualities are also very present in the “League of Talents” as the LFP once nicknamed it. But for the OM coach, it is precisely the League which must be singled out to explain that the French competition is not recognized abroad. A fairly classic argument, since Ligue 1 has never managed to develop outside our borders. In Spain, Italy or England, the results of the French championship are not discussed, and images are extremely rare.
The poorly sold Talent League
For De Zerbi, however, he would benefit from being known if the League and its boss Vincent Labrune turned out to be more effective. “ It's a championship that is stronger than people outside of France think. But this championship is surely poorly sold by the people who manage it. Because Ligue 1, outside of France, has a reputation as a low-level championship. Although that is not the case at all. There are very strong players and very strong coaches, there are full stadiums and very warm atmospheres. But perhaps this championship is sold poorly, sold less well than the Premier League which is the best championship in Europe or the Serie A or the La Liga or the Bundesliga. I don't know if it's a management problem or a communication problem abroad », Launched Roberto De Zerbi, who does not really have any suggestions for improving the image of French clubs abroad.
In England, Ligue 1 is often called the “Farmers League”, a mocking nickname for a second or third zone semi-professional championship. Financially, but also in terms of monitoring the championship and marketing, France is hugely behind, but sporting success in Europe would certainly help to place the French clubs on the map. However, as incredible as it may seem, France has only won two European Cups since the start of continental competitions.
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