French clubs launch representative body
June 10, 2001
Nine French clubs on Saturday banded together to form a body called Pro 1 to represent the rights of first division clubs in negotioations with the French League (LNR). "There's a players' union, one for coaches and clubs, but we felt the first division had a few things to say too," said Andre Lestorte of first division outfit Pau and who is the first president of Pro 1.
Pro 1 members include Pau, Bordeaux-Begles, Brive, Stade Francais, Castres,
Brive, relegated to division two this season, have two years to return to |
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