Ligue 1's two-faced truth: European success is masking financial ruin | Philippe Auclair
Briefly

Ligue 1 is experiencing success on the European football stage, nearing its best UEFA ranking points since the 1990s, with PSG and other clubs making remarkable performances. However, this success contrasts sharply with the financial woes engulfing the league. Despite profits from media rights sales and player transfers, Ligue 1 is deeply in debt, with the DNCG predicting a staggering operating loss of 1.2 billion euros. The financial challenges threaten the existence of several clubs, prompting concerns about potential bankruptcies despite the league's on-pitch achievements.
Despite on-field success in UEFA competitions, French football faces a dire financial crisis, with Ligue 1 clubs potentially going bankrupt amid soaring debts.
Ligue 1 is on track to register its best European performance since the 1990s, showcasing an extraordinary output of young soccer talent.
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