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French Football Federation Approves Major Governance Reform Plan

The FFF's proposal to replace the LFP with a club-owned commercial entity and centralize regulatory powers now depends on June Senate legislation.

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Ce lundi 12 mai, le président de la Fédération française de football, Philippe Diallo a annoncé plusieurs réformes majeures dans le football français, dont la suppression de la LFP, pour des raisons économiques.
La ministre des Sports, Marie Barsacq, et le président de la Fédération française de football, Philippe Diallo, à Paris le 12 mai 2025.

Overview

  • The FFF Executive Committee has approved Philippe Diallo's plan to dissolve the LFP and create a 'société de clubs' owned by professional clubs.
  • The reform would transfer oversight of the DNCG and disciplinary commission to the FFF, consolidating regulatory powers under the federation.
  • Financial measures include capping club rosters, limiting wage bills, and revising TV-rights distribution to address a €1.2–1.3 billion deficit.
  • The proposal eliminates the role of an elected Ligue president, replacing it with appointed professionals to manage the new commercial structure.
  • The reform's implementation hinges on the June 10 Senate debate on the Savin-Lafon sports-governance bill, which would provide the necessary legal framework.