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Paris FC was originally founded in 1969, and after a merger, it became Paris Saint-Germain in 1970.
Answer: True
Paris FC was founded in 1969, and subsequently merged with Stade Saint-Germain in 1970 to form Paris Saint-Germain.
The French Football Federation's goal in early 1969 was to establish a major football club in Paris because the capital city lacked a top-tier team.
Answer: True
In January 1969, the French Football Federation aimed to establish a major football club in Paris due to the capital's lack of a top-tier team.
Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabéu advised Paris FC founders to seek government funding to overcome their financial hurdles.
Answer: False
Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabéu advised Paris FC founders to initiate a public subscription campaign to raise funds, not to seek government funding.
In the 1970 merger, Stade Saint-Germain provided financial backing, while Paris FC contributed players and its Division 2 status.
Answer: False
In the 1970 merger, Paris FC provided financial backing, while Stade Saint-Germain contributed its players, manager, training facility, and Division 2 status.
The Paris City Council demanded that Paris Saint-Germain change its name to 'Paris Football Club' in 1971 as a condition for financial assistance.
Answer: True
In September 1971, the Paris City Council offered financial assistance to PSG on the condition that the club's name be changed to 'Paris Football Club'.
After the 1972 split, Paris Saint-Germain retained its first division status and professional players, while Paris FC was relegated to Division 3.
Answer: False
After the 1972 split, Paris FC retained its first division status and professional players, while Paris Saint-Germain was relegated to Division 3 and lost its professional status.
The public campaign for naming the new Parisian football club received approximately 60,000 responses, with 'Paris Football Club' being the preferred name.
Answer: True
A public campaign for naming the new club received approximately 60,000 responses, with 'Paris Football Club' emerging as the preferred name.
Guy Crescent and Fernand Sastre were appointed as the club's initial presidents at Paris FC's first general assembly.
Answer: False
Guy Crescent and Pierre-Étienne Guyot were appointed as the club's initial presidents, not Fernand Sastre.
The committee tasked with establishing a major Parisian football club was headed by Guy Crescent, Pierre-Étienne Guyot, and Fernand Sastre.
Answer: False
The committee was headed by Fernand Sastre, Henri Patrelle, and Guy Crescent, not Pierre-Étienne Guyot.
The Camp des Loges training facility was contributed by Paris FC during the 1970 merger with Stade Saint-Germain.
Answer: False
The Camp des Loges training facility was contributed by Stade Saint-Germain during the 1970 merger, not Paris FC.
When was Paris FC originally founded?
Answer: August 1, 1969
Paris FC was originally founded on August 1, 1969.
What was the French Football Federation's primary goal concerning football in Paris in January 1969?
Answer: To establish a major football club in Paris.
In January 1969, the French Football Federation's primary goal was to establish a major football club in Paris.
Who was NOT among the key individuals on the committee tasked with establishing a major Parisian football club?
Answer: Pierre-Étienne Guyot
The committee was headed by Fernand Sastre, Henri Patrelle, and Guy Crescent. Pierre-Étienne Guyot was one of the initial presidents, not on this specific committee.
What financial advice did Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabéu offer to the founders of Paris FC?
Answer: To initiate a public subscription campaign.
Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabéu advised Paris FC founders to initiate a public subscription campaign to raise funds.
When did Paris FC merge with Stade Saint-Germain, leading to the formation of Paris Saint-Germain?
Answer: 1970
Paris FC merged with Stade Saint-Germain in 1970, forming Paris Saint-Germain.
What resources did Stade Saint-Germain contribute to the 1970 merger with Paris FC?
Answer: Its players, manager, and the Camp des Loges training facility.
Stade Saint-Germain contributed its players, manager Pierre Phelipon, and the Camp des Loges training facility to the 1970 merger.
What condition did the Paris City Council impose when offering financial assistance to Paris Saint-Germain in 1971?
Answer: That the club change its name to 'Paris Football Club'.
The Paris City Council demanded that Paris Saint-Germain change its name to 'Paris Football Club' as a condition for financial assistance in 1971.
What was an immediate consequence for Paris FC after the official split from Paris Saint-Germain on June 1, 1972?
Answer: Paris FC retained its first division status and professional players.
After the 1972 split, Paris FC retained its first division status and professional players.
Which of the following clubs did Paris FC attempt to merge with to gain entry into Division 1, but was declined?
Answer: CS Sedan Ardennes
Paris FC attempted to merge with CS Sedan Ardennes to gain entry into Division 1, but the offer was declined.
Paris FC regained professional status and returned to Division 1 for the 1976–77 season.
Answer: False
Paris FC regained professional status in 1976 but returned to Division 1 for the 1978–79 season, not 1976–77.
Jean-Luc Lagardère acquired Paris FC in the early 1980s after Racing Club de France agreed to a merger.
Answer: False
Jean-Luc Lagardère acquired Paris FC in the early 1980s after Racing Club de France declined a merger with his interests.
After its relegation in 1974, Paris FC was exiled to Stade Déjerine and lost its professional status.
Answer: True
After being relegated to Division 2 in 1974, Paris FC was exiled to Stade Déjerine and was stripped of its professional status.
The record attendance for a Paris FC match was 41,025 spectators during the 1978–79 season against Saint-Étienne.
Answer: True
The 1978–79 season recorded a record attendance of 41,025 spectators for a Paris FC match against Saint-Étienne.
After Jean-Luc Lagardère's acquisition, the original Paris FC entity was renamed 'Racing Paris 1' and continued in the second division.
Answer: False
After Jean-Luc Lagardère's acquisition, the first team merged with Racing Club de France and was renamed 'Racing Paris 1', but the original Paris FC entity was relegated to the fourth division.
When did Paris FC regain professional status and return to Division 1 for a brief period?
Answer: 1976
Paris FC regained professional status in 1976 and returned to Division 1 for the 1978–79 season.
What was the record attendance for a Paris FC match during the 1978–79 season?
Answer: 41,025 spectators
The record attendance for a Paris FC match during the 1978–79 season was 41,025 spectators.
What was Paris FC renamed after Jean-Luc Lagardère's acquisition and the merger of its first team with Racing Club de France's?
Answer: Racing Paris 1
After Jean-Luc Lagardère's acquisition and the merger of its first team, Paris FC was renamed 'Racing Paris 1'.
Paris FC secured promotion to Ligue 1 in the 2024–25 season by winning the Ligue 2 championship.
Answer: False
Paris FC secured promotion to Ligue 1 in the 2024–25 season by finishing as runners-up in Ligue 2, not by winning the championship.
The club was renamed 'Paris FC 98' in 1991 to commemorate a significant club anniversary.
Answer: False
The club was renamed 'Paris FC 98' in 1991 to align with France's bid to host the 1998 FIFA World Cup, not for an anniversary.
Paris FC became a founding member of the Championnat National in 1996, a period when it was also known as 'Paris FC 2000'.
Answer: True
Paris FC became a founding member of the Championnat National in 1996, and during this period, it was also known as 'Paris FC 2000'.
Paris FC avoided relegation to the CFA in 2013 due to a successful playoff campaign.
Answer: False
Paris FC avoided relegation to the CFA in 2013 due to the administrative relegation of CS Sedan Ardennes, not a playoff campaign.
The Kingdom of Bahrain acquired a majority ownership stake in Paris FC in July 2020.
Answer: False
The Kingdom of Bahrain became a strategic economic partner in July 2020 with a 20% equity stake, not a majority ownership.
The Arnault family, through Agache Sport, became the majority owner of Paris FC in November 2024, holding 52.4% of the shares.
Answer: True
On November 29, 2024, the Arnault family, via Agache Sport, acquired a majority ownership stake in Paris FC, holding 52.4% of the shares.
Paris FC achieved administrative promotion to Ligue 2 for the 2017–18 season after winning their playoff final.
Answer: False
Paris FC was administratively promoted to Ligue 2 for the 2017–18 season due to SC Bastia's demotion for financial irregularities, despite losing their playoff final.
Red Bull GmbH holds a 10.6% minority stake in Paris FC as of November 2024.
Answer: True
As of November 2024, Red Bull GmbH holds a 10.6% minority stake in Paris FC.
Paris FC's initial objective after returning to the third tier in 2007 was to achieve promotion to Ligue 2 by 2009.
Answer: True
Upon returning to the third tier in 2007, Paris FC set an objective to achieve promotion to Ligue 2 by 2009.
Paris FC gained promotion to Ligue 2 in the 2014–15 season, ending a 22-year absence from that level.
Answer: False
Paris FC gained promotion to Ligue 2 in the 2014–15 season, ending a 32-year absence from that level, not 22 years.
Alter Paris, led by Pierre Ferracci, holds the largest minority stake in Paris FC as of November 2024.
Answer: True
As of November 2024, Alter Paris, led by Pierre Ferracci, holds the largest minority stake in Paris FC with 29.8% of shares.
Paris FC competes in Ligue 1 as of the 2025–26 season, marking their return to the highest level after a 46-year absence.
Answer: True
As of the 2025–26 season, Paris FC competes in Ligue 1, marking their return to the highest level after a 46-year absence.
In which league does Paris FC compete as of the 2025–26 season?
Answer: Ligue 1
As of the 2025–26 season, Paris FC competes in Ligue 1.
What was Paris FC's performance in the 2024–25 Ligue 2 season that led to their promotion?
Answer: They finished as runners-up.
In the 2024–25 Ligue 2 season, Paris FC finished as runners-up, securing promotion to Ligue 1.
What happened to the original Paris FC entity after its first team merged with Racing Club de France in 1983?
Answer: It was relegated to the fourth division.
After its first team merged with Racing Club de France in 1983, the original Paris FC entity was relegated to the fourth division.
Why was the club renamed 'Paris FC 98' in 1991?
Answer: To align with France's bid to host the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
The club was renamed 'Paris FC 98' in 1991 to align with France's bid to host the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
When did Paris FC become a founding member of the Championnat National?
Answer: 1996
Paris FC became a founding member of the Championnat National in 1996.
How did Paris FC manage to avoid relegation to the CFA in 2013?
Answer: Due to the administrative relegation of CS Sedan Ardennes.
Paris FC avoided relegation to the CFA in 2013 due to the administrative relegation of CS Sedan Ardennes.
When did the Kingdom of Bahrain become a strategic economic partner for Paris FC, and what was their initial equity stake?
Answer: July 2020, 20%
The Kingdom of Bahrain became a strategic economic partner for Paris FC in July 2020, with an initial equity stake of 20%.
Who became the majority owner of Paris FC in November 2024?
Answer: The Arnault family, through Agache Sport
The Arnault family, through Agache Sport, became the majority owner of Paris FC in November 2024.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a significant minority stakeholder in Paris FC as of November 2024?
Answer: Kingdom of Bahrain
As of November 2024, the Kingdom of Bahrain is not listed among the significant minority stakeholders, which include Alter Paris, Red Bull GmbH, and BRI Sports Holdings.
What was Paris FC's initial objective after returning to the third tier of French football in 2007?
Answer: To achieve promotion to Ligue 2 by 2009.
Upon returning to the third tier in 2007, Paris FC's initial objective was to achieve promotion to Ligue 2 by 2009.
How did Paris FC secure administrative promotion to Ligue 2 for the 2017–18 season?
Answer: Due to SC Bastia being demoted for financial irregularities.
Paris FC secured administrative promotion to Ligue 2 for the 2017–18 season due to SC Bastia's demotion for financial irregularities.
The current home stadium for Paris FC, Stade Jean-Bouin, has a capacity of 25,000 spectators.
Answer: False
Stade Jean-Bouin, Paris FC's current home stadium, has a capacity of 20,000 spectators, not 25,000.
Paris FC played its home games at the Parc des Princes during the 1972–73 French Division 1 season.
Answer: True
At the start of the 1972–73 season, Paris FC played its home games in the top flight at the Parc des Princes.
Jürgen Klopp, Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, advocated for Paris FC's move to Stade Jean-Bouin, citing improved fan engagement and player performance.
Answer: True
Jürgen Klopp supported Paris FC's move to Stade Jean-Bouin, arguing that it would improve fan engagement and player performance compared to Stade Charléty.
Paris FC permanently settled at the Stade Sébastien Charléty in 2007, making it their primary home venue.
Answer: True
In 2007, Paris FC permanently settled at the Stade Sébastien Charléty, establishing it as their primary home venue.
Paris FC finalized an agreement to relocate to Stade Jean-Bouin on February 12, 2024.
Answer: False
Paris FC finalized an agreement to relocate to Stade Jean-Bouin on February 12, 2025, not 2024.
A fire destroyed the dressing rooms at Stade Déjerine during the 1974–75 season.
Answer: True
During the 1974–75 season, a fire destroyed the dressing rooms at Stade Déjerine (formerly Stade de la Porte de Montreuil).
What is the capacity of Paris FC's current home stadium, Stade Jean-Bouin?
Answer: 20,000 spectators
Stade Jean-Bouin, Paris FC's current home stadium, has a capacity of 20,000 spectators.
Which stadium served as Paris FC's home ground during the 1972–73 French Division 1 season?
Answer: Parc des Princes
Paris FC played its home games at the Parc des Princes during the 1972–73 French Division 1 season.
What was Jürgen Klopp's main argument for Paris FC's move to Stade Jean-Bouin?
Answer: To improve fan engagement and player performance.
Jürgen Klopp's main argument for the move to Stade Jean-Bouin was to improve fan engagement and player performance.
What notable incident occurred at Stade Déjerine during the 1974–75 season?
Answer: A fire that destroyed the dressing rooms
During the 1974–75 season, a fire destroyed the dressing rooms at Stade Déjerine.
When did Paris FC finalize an agreement to relocate to Stade Jean-Bouin?
Answer: February 12, 2025
Paris FC finalized an agreement to relocate to Stade Jean-Bouin on February 12, 2025.
Which of the following stadiums has NOT served as a home ground for Paris FC?
Answer: Stade Vélodrome
Paris FC has played in Parc des Princes, Stade Déjerine, Stade Charléty, and Stade Jean-Bouin, but Stade Vélodrome is not listed as a home ground.
After the 1972 split from PSG, Paris FC adopted orange kits, influenced by their sponsor, Bic.
Answer: True
After the 1972 split from PSG, Paris FC adopted orange kits, a decision influenced by their sponsor, Bic.
Paris FC's first club crest featured a stylized Eiffel Tower at its center, surrounded by a blue circle.
Answer: False
Paris FC's first club crest featured a stylized white nave at its center, not an Eiffel Tower, within a blue football design.
The Paris FC crest prominently features the Eiffel Tower, a globally recognized symbol of Paris.
Answer: True
The Paris FC crest prominently features the Eiffel Tower, reinforcing the club's connection to the city.
Paris FC was commonly referred to as 'Les Rouges' due to their shirt color in the early 2000s.
Answer: False
Paris FC is known as 'Les Bleus' (The Blues) due to their shirt color, and transitioned to dark navy blue in the early 2000s, not red.
Following the 1970 merger, Paris Saint-Germain adopted red, blue, and white to represent Paris and Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Answer: True
Following the 1970 merger, Paris Saint-Germain adopted red and blue for Paris, and white for Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
The 2011 Paris FC logo features a stylized Eiffel Tower and the nave at the base, with 'Paris FC' written below it.
Answer: False
The 2011 Paris FC logo features a stylized Eiffel Tower and the nave at the base, with 'Paris FC' written above the nave, not below it.
Paris FC's nicknames 'Les Parisiens' and 'Les Bleus' refer to their connection to the city and their shirt color, respectively.
Answer: True
Paris FC is known as 'Les Parisiens' (The Parisians) and 'Les Bleus' (The Blues), referring to their connection to the city and their shirt color.
The 1990s and 2000s Paris FC crest was shaped like a stylized football and incorporated dark blue and black tones.
Answer: True
During the 1990s and 2000s, Paris FC adopted a crest shaped like a stylized football, incorporating dark blue and black tones.
Paris FC's transition to dark navy blue in the early 2000s was a move to align with a new corporate sponsor.
Answer: False
Paris FC's transition to dark navy blue in the early 2000s was to connect with Paris's historical symbolism, not a new corporate sponsor.
What is one of the common abbreviations for Paris Football Club?
Answer: PFC
Paris Football Club is commonly abbreviated as PFC.
What prominent Parisian landmark is featured on the Paris FC crest?
Answer: Eiffel Tower
The Paris FC crest prominently features the Eiffel Tower.
What colors did Paris FC adopt after the 1972 split from PSG, influenced by their sponsor, Bic?
Answer: Orange
After the 1972 split from PSG, Paris FC adopted orange kits, influenced by their sponsor, Bic.
What symbol was at the center of Paris FC's first club crest?
Answer: A stylized white nave
Paris FC's first club crest featured a stylized white nave at its center.
Which of the following is NOT a nickname associated with Paris FC?
Answer: Les Rouges
Paris FC is known as 'Les Parisiens' and 'Les Bleus', and is abbreviated as 'PFC', but 'Les Rouges' is not listed as a nickname.
What was the symbolic significance of Paris FC's transition to dark navy blue in the early 2000s?
Answer: To connect with Paris's historical symbolism.
Paris FC's transition to dark navy blue in the early 2000s was to connect with Paris's historical symbolism.
What were Paris FC's initial club colors after the 1970 merger with Stade Saint-Germain to form Paris Saint-Germain?
Answer: Red, blue, and white
After the 1970 merger, Paris Saint-Germain adopted red, blue, and white as club colors.
What is the full name of the club commonly referred to as Paris FC or PFC?
Answer: Paris Football Club
The full name of the club commonly referred to as Paris FC or PFC is Paris Football Club.
The 'Blue Wolves' supporter group was disbanded in 2010 due to their overtly political left-wing views.
Answer: False
The 'Blue Wolves' supporter group, which tended to hold right-wing views, was disbanded in 2010 following several hooligan incidents, not due to overtly political left-wing views.
The derby between Paris FC and Red Star is particularly intense due to the differing political tendencies of their fan bases.
Answer: True
The derby between Paris FC and Red Star is intense due to the differing political tendencies of their fan bases, with Red Star fans known for left-wing views and Paris FC's past groups tending towards right-wing politics.
At its formation, Paris FC had over 20,000 supporter members, but average attendance in 1973 dropped below 5,000.
Answer: False
While Paris FC had over 20,000 supporter members at formation, average attendance in 1973 was 13,202, not below 5,000.
What was the average attendance for Paris FC in the 1973 season, the first after its split from Paris Saint-Germain?
Answer: 13,202 spectators
The average attendance for Paris FC in the 1973 season was 13,202 spectators.
Why was the 'Blue Wolves' supporter group disbanded in 2010?
Answer: Following several hooligan incidents.
The 'Blue Wolves' supporter group was disbanded in 2010 following several hooligan incidents.
Which supporter groups emerged to replace the 'Blue Wolves' for Paris FC?
Answer: The Old Clan and Ultras Lutetia
The 'Old Clan' and 'Ultras Lutetia' emerged as supporter groups to replace the 'Blue Wolves'.
What makes the derby between Paris FC and Red Star particularly intense?
Answer: The differing political tendencies of their fan bases.
The derby between Paris FC and Red Star is intense due to the differing political tendencies of their fan bases.
What was the initial number of supporter members for Paris FC at its formation?
Answer: Over 20,000
At its formation, Paris FC had over 20,000 supporter members.
Pierre Ferracci is the current Head coach of Paris FC.
Answer: False
Pierre Ferracci is the current President of Paris FC, while Stéphane Gilli is the Head coach.
Paris FC's highest achievement in the Championnat National is winning the title in the 2014–15 season.
Answer: False
Paris FC's highest achievement in the Championnat National is finishing as runners-up in the 2014–15 season, not winning the title.
Louis Hon was the first manager of Paris FC after the 1972 split, serving for two seasons.
Answer: False
Louis Hon served as the first manager of Paris FC after the 1972 split, serving from 1972 to 1973, which is not two full seasons.
To be considered a notable former player for Paris FC, a player must have participated in at least 80 official matches for the club.
Answer: True
To be considered a notable former player for Paris FC, a player must have participated in at least 80 official matches for the club.
Paris FC has won the Championnat National 2 (French Division 4) title twice.
Answer: False
Paris FC has won the Championnat National 2 (Group D) title once, in the 2005–06 season, and was runners-up once.
Under which manager did Paris FC win CFA Group D in 2006?
Answer: Jean-Marc Pilorget
Jean-Marc Pilorget was the manager when Paris FC won CFA Group D in 2006.
Who is the current President of Paris FC as of August 1, 2020?
Answer: Pierre Ferracci
Pierre Ferracci is the current President of Paris FC as of August 1, 2020.
Who is the current Head coach of Paris FC, having taken on the role in 2023?
Answer: Stéphane Gilli
Stéphane Gilli is the current Head coach of Paris FC, having assumed the role in 2023.
Who was the first manager of Paris FC after the 1972 split from Paris Saint-Germain?
Answer: Louis Hon
Louis Hon was the first manager of Paris FC after the 1972 split from Paris Saint-Germain.
What is the minimum number of official matches a player must have participated in to be considered a notable former player for Paris FC in the provided list?
Answer: 80 matches
To be considered a notable former player for Paris FC, a player must have participated in at least 80 official matches for the club.
What is Paris FC's highest achievement in the Championnat National?
Answer: Runners-up in 2014–15
Paris FC's highest achievement in the Championnat National is finishing as runners-up in the 2014–15 season.
In which season did Paris FC win Championnat National 2 (Group D)?
Answer: 2005–06
Paris FC won Championnat National 2 (Group D) in the 2005–06 season.