French football in unison against the Senate bill

The Professional Football League (LFP) is in common with the entire professional sector (clubs. Nevertheless, players, coaches, etc.) to challenge certain key aspects of a bill recently adopted by the Senate. Consequently, which plans to transform the LFP into a club company closely attached to the French Football Federation (FFF). Consequently, If the LFP does not reject the idea of a reform towards a “first French league”. Additionally, Consequently, it is strongly opposed to the method imposed by the text, in particular in article 11 bis, which would allow the FFF to impose its vision without real dialogue. In a 58 -page report addressed to the deputies. the Minister of Sports and Philippe Diallo, President of the FFF, the representatives of professional football defend a reform built in a concerted manner, based on the work of a group led french football unison against senate by Marc Keller.

The bill raises several subjects of discord. including the direct attachment to the FFF of the DNCG (financial control body) and the disciplinary committee. The LFP considers that these bodies must remain under the authority of the future SAS League to guarantee effective. independent management of professional football. It also disputes a provision which provides for the automatic dissolution of the LFP if no agreement is reached. within three months after promulgation. By denouncing a biased procedure. disproportionate powers granted to the FFF, PRO football is firmly mobilized to weigh on the upcoming vote of deputies and calls Philippe Diallo to publicly support this position under penalty of appearing isolated.