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FFF Proposes Premier League–Style Overhaul of French Football Governance

Philippe Diallo's reform plan to replace the LFP with a club-owned commercial entity has received FFF Executive Committee approval, with legislative debates set to begin June 10.

Overview

  • The Fédération frfrançaise de football (FFF) has proposed dissolving the Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) and replacing it with a club-owned commercial company modeled on the English Premier League.
  • The new structure would be managed by a professional board and CEO selected by the clubs, replacing the current system of an elected president.
  • The FFF would retain regulatory oversight, including preferential shares with veto rights on key issues like competition format and financial governance.
  • This reform plan addresses ongoing financial and governance crises in French football, including TV rights disputes and clubs facing potential bankruptcy.
  • The legislative process to enable these changes will begin with Senate debates on the Lafon-Savin sports governance bill on June 10, aiming for final ratification by the end of 2025.