French Ligue 1 2012 Tickets
The country of France has become an illustrious destination synonymous with many of life’s most sought after delights. Food, romance, women and also sport. One of the nation’s most prized possessions, its ties to sport has become a significant part of their culture. Known as Division 1 and also Le Championnat, Ligue 1 is France’s premier football league that caters to the highest level of professional French football possible. Beneath it is lower league, Ligue 2, which is the 2nd division of the country. Operating under the UEFA Confederation, one of the other joys of the French 1st division is that participating teams have the chance to compete in the top competition in Europe, The Champions League.
Prior to 1930, French football did not have a professional level until a vote in 1930 by the National Council of the French Football Federation in support for the creation of professionalism in French Football. The professional league was officially implemented two years later in 1932. A limit of 20 clubs was place, with subjection to three important criteria; previous positive results, balancing of finances and a minimum of eight professional players. This was held with apprehension by some clubs for fear of bankruptcy as well as failure of the league itself. Despite this, the league creation persistent and did not falter, pushing many clubs towards professional status such as renown clubs Lyon, Olympique De Marseillie and Paris Saint Germain.
Currently French Ligue 1 offers its own style of football to the world, which despite some criticism is still known to be the pinnacle of French football and provide a decent significance to the world game. The gameplay of regular Ligue 1 matches has been analysed as overly defensive as compared to the other top five European leagues, such as the German Bundesliga and the English Premier league. Despite what some consider these to be discrepancies, the skill and finesse of the league has maintain its integrity over the years and still continues to produce top level players from top level clubs. OlympiqueLyonnaise is one of the most well-known French clubs, famous in the world of Football for its record streak of seven successive titles that began in the 2001-2002 season. The rise of the French club also saw the signing of undoubtable some of the world’s greatest football players who seemingly superseded the clubs fame status. Michael Essien, FlorentMalouda, Eric Abidal and Kim Kallstrom are but a few of the names that have graced the field and represent Lyon during their reign in the league.
French Football has its own influence on the world game and unique appeal that resonates with football fans world wide. True appreciators of the sport can see that the French Ligue 1 ranks up there with other leagues around the world and never fails to impress on any level. French Ligue 1 tickets are a great opportunity to provide top quality football no matter the occaision and TicketCenter is able to provide the very best. Check out Ligue 1 tickets and get your seats now!
