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Here are some recent news and updates from the world of French football:
Ligue 1
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has won the Ligue 1 title for the 10th consecutive season, with a 12-point lead over second-placed Olympique de Marseille (OM).
- Lyon has finished third, securing a Champions League spot for next season.
- AS Monaco has finished fourth, qualifying for the Europa League.
International Football
- The French national team, led by Didier Deschamps, has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, winning their group in the European qualifiers.
- Kylian Mbappé has been named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year for the third consecutive season.
Club Transfers
- PSG has signed Argentine midfielder Ángel Di María from Juventus on a free transfer.
- OM has signed Brazilian forward Luis Henrique from Botafogo for €15 million.
- Lyon has signed French midfielder Houssem Aouar from AS Roma for €20 million.
Coaching Changes
- OM has appointed Igor Tudor as their new head coach, replacing André Villas-Boas.
- Lyon has appointed Peter Bosz as their new head coach, replacing Rudi Garcia.
Other News
- The French Football Federation (FFF) has announced plans to introduce a new format for the Coupe de France, with the competition being played in a single-elimination format from the quarterfinals onwards.
- The FFF has also announced plans to increase the number of teams in Ligue 1 from 20 to 22, with the new teams to be determined through a promotion/relegation system.
I hope you find these updates interesting!