Ligue 1

Ligue 1 is the top professional football (soccer) league in France, featuring the country's best teams competing annually. It operates on a system of promotion and relegation with lower divisions, meaning the best teams move up and the lowest-ranked are demoted each season. The league consists of 18 teams that play each other twice, earning points for wins and draws. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned champion. Ligue 1 is known for developing top talent and has a rich history of successful clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique Lyonnais, and Olympique de Marseille.