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France
Ligue 1
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France's Ligue 1 has seen exciting developments over the past year, elevating its global
profile. One such notable development is the groundbreaking €500 million broadcasting
deal the league secured with DAZN and beIN Sports. This deal ensures wider
international coverage and gives the league access to a global fanbase.
Ligue 1 is known for its commitment to developing young talent, contributing to the
success of the national team, which won the World Cup in 2018 and reached the final in
2022. The conveyor belt of new talent is one of the league9s defining features and makes
it a compelling league to follow.
Many of the players produced in Ligue 1 are sold to foreign clubs for significant fees.
Recent examples include Marco Verratti to Al-Arabi SC in Qatar for €45million, Khéphren
Thuram to Juventus for €20million and 18 year-old Leny Yoro to Manchester United for
€62million.
What are the foreign player rules?
Ligue 1 allows French clubs to register up to four non-EU players in their squads.
Players from the EU, European Economic Area, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San
Marino, Algeria and the Vatican may stay in France without a visa and are exempt from
long stay visa rules.
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