Paris FC, which was recently bought by France's richest family, secured promotion to the topflight and will join Qatar-funded Paris Saint-Germain next season in the elite as the City of Light’s soccer scene undergoes a major facelift.

Paris FC secured promotion to Ligue 1 following a 1-1 draw with FC Martigues at the Stade Françis-Turcan, meaning that for the first time in 46 years the club will return to the top flight of French

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.