[Soccer] The number of teams in Ligue 1 (1st division) has changed from the current 20 teams to 18 teams? Scheduled to be implemented from the 2023-24 season! The reason is?

Hello、munejyuka。 of the world、Especially in the past few years in European soccer.、The crowded schedule of games is being discussed.。 Japan is also entering the second half of qualifying、One of Europe's major leagues、There seems to be a move to change the number of teams in France's first division from the current 20 to 18.。 What is the reason for this kind of discussion? Is this due to an increase in the number of matches such as the Champions League? the current、popular in europe、As something that attracts a lot of attention、There is a Champions League and a Europa League。 The Champions League is especially popular.。Powerful clubs from each country play matches in various countries.、It's exciting for the viewer as well.。 of course、The reward seems to be high too.、The efforts of each team are incredible.。 This increase in the number of cup matches such as the Champions League、This will increase the burden on the players.。 We also have to move for every game.、There will also be cup matches in Japan.、The more you win in a match, the more crowded the match becomes.、The burden on players will increase.。 If that happens、There are concerns about a decline in player performance.。The risk of injury also increases。 Link Are there any disadvantages to reducing the number of teams? As one of the measures、By reducing the number of domestic league matches、France this time、It appears that they have taken measures to reduce the number of teams in the first division.。 The reduction from 20 teams to 18 teams means、Each team、That means 4 fewer games.。 Are there any disadvantages to reducing the number of teams this time? I have no connection to European cup competitions.、This may be disappointing for small teams.。 This means fewer games will be held at home.、This means that your income will decrease accordingly.。 It is truly a double-edged sword...Summary ・France、From the 23-24 season, the number of teams in the first division will be reduced by two to 18 teams. -This measure was taken with the intention of easing the overcrowded schedule as much as possible.It seems that they were originally planning to start the 22-23 season.、Due to the confusion caused by the new coronavirus、Apparently it has been postponed for one season.。 Maybe it won't change that drastically just because there are 18 teams.。 What I am personally interested in is、It is a relegation battle for the 22-23 season.。Because、 Four teams will be relegated at once! ! in a sense、That's scary... Please read to the end、Thank you!

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