It’s not all about the free-spending Qatari-owned team though, with Ligue 1 recognised as being one of the best leagues for developing young talent. The likes of Monaco, Lille and Lyon are all building exciting squads in different ways,

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Last season, Paulo Fonseca led Lille to UEFA Champions League qualification as well as the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League before departing the northerners for Italian giants AC Milan. Former Rennes and Lyon boss Bruno Genesio, nicknamed ‘Pep Genesio’ has took charge to continue the supposedly progressive style of football.

Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Round 5, 21/09/24Lille OSC, despite leading 2-0 before the 30-minute mark, had to come from behind against a spirited RC Strasbourg Alsace side to salvage a draw (3-3) and put