For the first time in 35 years, two Paris-based soccer clubs will be playing in France’s top division. Paris FC, which was recently bought by France’s richest f

Paris FC will be back in action in the French top flight next season following an absence of 46 years after they secured promotion to Ligue 1 on Friday following a 1-1 draw at Martigues.

So French soccer's richness remains more anchored in its grass roots than its results. Only Marseille has won the Champions League, way back in 1993, and a handful of finals have been graced by PSG, Monaco and, decades ago, Reims.