In the Coupe de France there is a rule that amateur clubs have the possibility to receive professional clubs they face in their stadiums. For several reasons, this standard has been around for about ten years.
The round of 16 of the Coupe de France 2022-2023 was an opportunity for some clubs to League 1 to travel. Amateur clubs have had the opportunity to welcome prominent names, as was the case for opposite Châteauroux Paris Saint-Germain or the winner of Puy Foot the OGC Nice. Only Hyères 83 FC could not fully receive Marseille Olympics in its stage, the latter not being approved. Explanations on why of these locations.
Since 2011, a rule has been to reverse during the draw so that amateur clubs can receive as early as possible in their stadiums. When the gap between the two teams is two divisions or more, the lower-placed team gets the kit for the match. If the ground is not approved or available, an agreement must be found between the French Football Federation and the two managements. No advantage is granted from the quarterfinals.
This article 7 of the Coupe de France allows amateur clubs to possibly equip themselves with a large ticket office. The welcome of PSG or OM attracts people and therefore money. This support brings them welcome checks in their accounts when we know that non-professional football is having a hard time.
These few tens of thousands of euros will certainly be reinvested in equipment or in the training of young people. Often the stables of League 1 they also decide to leave the entire recipe to their opponent to back them up.
