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In a surprising move, the \u00a0French Football Federation (FFF)\u00a0 has announced the complete exclusion of \u00a0AC Ajaccio\u00a0 from all national football championships. This decision comes after the club had already faced demotion from \u00a0Ligue 2\u00a0 to \u00a0National\u00a0 at the start of the summer. Although \u00a0Boulogne\u00a0 was prepared to replace Ajaccio in the second division, there are growing concerns regarding the decision-making process surrounding the \u00a0National 1\u00a0 championship. Clubs and officials, especially from \u00a0FC Bobigny 93\u00a0, are expressing their frustration and calling for a clearer set of rules in the league.<\/p>\n
One prominent voice in this debate is \u00a0Youssef Soukouna\u00a0, better known as the artist \u00a0Sefyu\u00a0. He has taken a stand against the FFF, claiming that the organization has yet to establish definitive rules for the composition of championships. “My vision is very simple: the FFF has not set up fixed rules to determine the limits of the composition of the championships,” he stated, emphasizing the lack of clarity in the governing body\u2019s regulations.<\/p>\n
While the FFF defends its decision based on a deadline of \u00a0July 17\u00a0, which would prevent any club from being drafted post this date, Sefyu criticizes what he perceives as a \u00a0two-speed justice\u00a0 system. “We are subject to the FFF regulations. The downside of Ajaccio in L2 was acted on August 7, about twenty days after the date of July 17,” he lamented. He pointed out the apparent ease with which Boulogne was drafted into Ligue 2, just a week before the season commenced.<\/p>\n
For FC Bobigny 93, this situation raises questions. According to Sefyu, FC 93 could not have integrated into the \u00a0National 1\u00a0 before the set deadline, as Ajaccio was pursuing all available appeals to extend the administrative processes. The juxtaposition between Boulogne’s entry and Bobigny’s exclusion sheds light on perceived inconsistencies in the FFF\u2019s decision-making process.<\/p>\n
In discussions with the FFF\u2019s \u00a0Comex\u00a0, FC Bobigny was informed that their situation differed from Boulogne’s solely due to the context of the league. Boulogne’s promotion involved the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel), which could request exemptions, something that FC Bobigny believed was not available to them. “I was told we have a variable geometry treatment,” Sefyu articulated, expressing disappointment over how clubs are treated based on their status.<\/p>\n
Sefyu continued, questioning the FFF’s commitment to justice and equity. “The FFF wants to set up an autonomous, independent functioning, with its own rules, its own committee, but it is unable to assert justice,” he argued. FC Bobigny is currently awaiting a summons from the FFF and \u00a0DNCG\u00a0 to present a new budget. Should this opportunity not arise, the club is prepared to explore all legal avenues, including \u00a0administrative court\u00a0 and \u00a0CNOSF\u00a0 appeals.<\/p>\n
As FC Bobigny navigates this challenging landscape, they assert their right to fair treatment, especially in comparison with other clubs. The question remains: “What is the judgment of the FFF and football bodies regarding suburban clubs?” Fans and stakeholders are beginning to wonder whether the treatment given to amateur versus semi-pro clubs is equitable.<\/p>\n
FC Bobigny firmly believes it can sustain a third-division lifestyle, claiming readiness to ascend to the \u00a0National\u00a0 division. “We asked the DNCG to allow us to present a viable budget for the National, something that was not granted,” Sefyu stated. Their dreams go beyond just staying afloat; they aim to have a presence in \u00a0Ligue 2\u00a0 by 2027, and gaining that coveted spot would propel them closer to their objectives.<\/p>\n
Support is rallying behind FC Bobigny from various corners, including local political figures and passionate fans. The club recently reached out to the FFF Comex seeking integration into the National league. The unfolding situation highlights the growing tension within French football’s governing bodies and emphasizes the urgent need for transparent rules that ensure all clubs are treated equitably.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The complexities surrounding FC Bobigny\u2019s aspirations and the FFF’s controversial decisions reflect wider issues within the football community in France. It raises critical questions about equity, transparency, and the future of football governance in the country, calling for a concerted effort to resolve these disparities once and for all.<\/p>\n