French Football - General

The French championship is panning out in much the same way as last year; anyone can win it!! This makes it much more interesting for all concerned. No longer do the rich clubs rule supreme, the smaller clubs, probably better at spending their money have come through and are making the league far more attractive to the supporters eye. With the likes of Lens in this league. No-one can take it for granted even if the quality of football does not quite match other top european leagues. ...  Read the complete review

Yes! The "Championnat" is Le French Premiership and eventhough France are world & euro champions, its level is not as high as it could be expected. There are several reasons for this, but mainly French superstars go abroad to play in England, Spain or Italy. Hence the lack of skills in the Championnat?! Not at all, just not as many experienced players! There are plenty of young guns though and they are being formed the French way to rocket later on in Euro football! I am thinking of Christanval and Irles from Monaco, Robert and Leroy from PSG, and so on...they are the next Anelka, Henry and Trezeguet! What I like about it as ...  Read the complete review