History of the Coupe de France champions from 1918 to 2024

Описание: 📜 History, Key Events, and Changes in the Coupe de France (French Cup)
The Coupe de France is one of the oldest and most prestigious football tournaments in the country. As a knockout-style competition, it brings together clubs from all levels of French football—professional and amateur—making it a true symbol of "football for everyone."
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⚽ The Beginning (1917–1918)
• The very first edition of the Coupe de France was held during the 1917–18 season, right in the midst of World War I.
• The first-ever champion was Olympique de Pantin.
• From the outset, the competition was open to both amateur and professional clubs from all over France.
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🔄 Key Changes and Historic Moments
1️⃣ Played Through Wars
• Despite both World Wars, the tournament was never completely canceled, although certain editions during WWII were held under restricted conditions.
• In the decades that followed, the Coupe de France became a consistent fixture in French football.
2️⃣ Inclusion of Amateur and Regional Clubs
• A defining feature of the Coupe de France is that it allows amateur and regional teams to participate.
• Over the years, many of these teams have pulled off major upsets by defeating top-tier Ligue 1 clubs.
3️⃣ Single-Elimination Format
• Every match in the competition is played as a single-leg knockout, with extra time and penalties used to determine the winner if needed.
4️⃣ European Qualification
• The winner of the Coupe de France earns a spot in the UEFA Europa League (or UEFA Europa Conference League, depending on UEFA allocations).
• If the winner has already qualified for a higher European competition, the spot is passed down to the next eligible team in Ligue 1.
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🌟 Memorable Moments and Great Champions
• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is the most successful club in the competition’s history with over 14 titles.
• In 2000, amateur side Calais RUFC famously reached the final—one of the biggest fairy tales in the cup’s history.
• In recent years, clubs like Rennes and Nantes have challenged PSG’s dominance with impressive victories.
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