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Analysis · 3 min read
How to read a Ligue 1 pressing scheme
Pressing looks like effort from the stands and like geometry on a coach's board. Here is what to watch for when a French side tries to win the ball high up the pitch.
Analysis · 3 min read
How broadcast income shapes Ligue 1 squads
Squad lists are financial documents. When television income is uncertain, that uncertainty shows up in contract lengths, wage structures and the age of a starting eleven.
Feature · 3 min read
The role of organised supporter groups in French stadiums
French grounds are loud in an organised way. Behind that noise is a structure of supporter groups with their own history, rules and arguments with the clubs they follow.
Blog · 3 min read
Why the Sunday evening French match is worth your time
Opinion: the late Sunday fixture is the best entry point into French football, and not because of who is playing.