It is an understatement to say that the Champions Trophy, which pitted PSG against AS Monaco, was not a great success. Relocated to Qatar and played for a day in Ligue 1, he did not particularly improve the image of French football. And this is also one of the objectives of Vincent Labrune, re-elected president of the LFP, who therefore wishes to modify the format of the Champions Trophy. By drawing inspiration in particular from what is done in Italy and Spain, with their respective Super Cups.
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According to L'Equipe, the Champions Trophy could now bring together 4 teams for a mid-tournament mid-season, exactly as we can see this week in Spain and Italy (where AC Milan claimed the scalp of Inter in the final). The top 3 from the previous season and the winner of the Coupe de France would thus be invited, all in a foreign country, to promote French football far from its regions. It remains to be seen whether this idea will be validated by the League's Board of Directors.
Pub. the 06/01/2025 23:41
– UPDATE 07/01/2025 00:09
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