Lyon won Division 1 season 2001/2002 of the French Association Football League with 66 points. The title was decided in the very final game of the season when Lyon defeated erstwhile championship leaders Lens at Stade Gerland. Lyon had to win the match to take the title, and won 3–1, ending Lens's title dream. It was Lyon's first league championship, and it began their record seven successive league titles.
The 2000–01 Ligue 1 season was the 63rd since its establishment. FC Nantes won the French Association Football League for the eighth time with 68 points.
The 1998–99 Ligue 1 season was the 61st since its establishment. FC Girondins de Bordeaux won the French Association Football League with 72 points.
Olympique de Marseille nearly crashed out of the French league following a chaotic season, in which all things that could go wrong, indeed went that way. Despite having several internationally respected players in the squad, only goal difference saved the team from being relegated. On the other hand, l'OM was only seven points behind Lens in fifth, suggesting that the league was the tightest ever.
The 2012–13 Coupe de la Ligue was the 19th edition of the French league cup competition. The competition was organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel and is open to the 44 professional clubs in France that are managed by the organization. The defending champions were Marseille, who defeated Lyon 1–0 in the 2011–12 edition of the final.
The 2004–05 Coupe de la Ligue, a knockout cup competition in French football organised by the Ligue de Football Professionnel, began on 5 October 2004. The final was held on 30 April 2005 at the Stade de France. RC Strasbourg defeated SM Caen 2–1 in the final.
The 2015–16 Coupe de la Ligue was the 22nd French league cup competition. The competition was organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel and was open to the 44 professional clubs in France that are managed by the organization.
The 1998–99 season was the 67th season in the existence of FC Metz and the club's 32nd consecutive season in the top-flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Metz participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France, the Coupe de la Ligue, the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup.
The 2001–02 season was the 75th season in the existence of FC Lorient and the club's first season back in the top flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Lorient participated in this season's edition of the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue. The season covered the period from 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2002.
The 1998–99 season was the 29th season in the history of Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and the club's 25th consecutive season in the top flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Paris Saint-Germain participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France, the Coupe de la Ligue, the Trophée des Champions, and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.
The 2001–02 season was the 96th season in the history of AJ Auxerre and the club's third consecutive season in the top flight of French football. They participated in the Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue.
The 1998–99 season was the 98th season in the history of Stade Rennais F.C. and their fifth consecutive season in the top flight. The club are participating in French Division 1, Coupe de France, and Coupe de la Ligue.
The 2002–03 season is FC Nantes's 60th season in existence and the club's 40th consecutive season in the top flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Nantes participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue. The season covers the period from 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2003.
The 1998–99 AS Nancy Lorraine season was the club's 89th season in existence and the third consecutive season in the top flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Nancy participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue. The season covered the period from 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999.
