News: FC Bayern, Paris FC, FC Elche

Claude Farrère was a French writer who wrote his farewells in French back in 1957. 68 years after his death, he now has a new, important role. He's become a buffer. Only the Rue Claude Farrère will separate the home stadiums of two Parisian first division teams. Top dog Paris Saint-Germain, based at the Parc des Princes, will be joined in Ligue 1 by Paris FC, which will play its home games at the Stade Jean-Bouin – right next door. It took 46 years, but starting next season, Paris will once again have a city derby. Primarily thanks to generous funding from the Arnault family, owners of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Moet et Chandon. We raise our glasses of Veuve Clicquot and murmur a patronizing "Bonne chance!"