Consulting for The channel The team, Pierre Bouby knew the League 2 as a player for many seasons (Metz, Nîmes, Auxerre, Orléans). In an interview given to the site Puremediathe former midfielder welcomes the new level of visibility enjoyed by the competition.
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« It’s a good idea. There are many Ligue 2 lovers. Ligue 2 is special. We can say that it is a championship that smells of merguez. But there are many players who have come through this division and are performing at a very high level. I think of Kante and Mahrez. The boys are in the top 30 every time in the Ballon d’Or. They were discovered in Ligue 2. Ligue 2 is a very difficult league. It deserves to be broadcast. Plus, it works because the audience figures are impressive. There is a real question. This season the stadiums are filling up because the clubs that are in Ligue 2 are incredible: Metz, Sochaux, Dijon, Saint-Etienne, Bordeaux… It makes no sense! It’s super tough and these are clubs with a history. It will also allow Ligue 2 to show off. And honestly, there is a show! I am very pleased to watch Valenciennes, Guingamp, Le Havre… Bordeaux is having a great year. I’ve played ten years in this division, inevitably, I have a particular eye. I find that football fans are more and more interested in Ligue 2 and it’s really a pleasure. »
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