frbleus1-9, Exercise 2: "Money has ruined French clubs"

Model answer (check the details), using the six questions:

1. Who says it? Fans of other clubs, journalists, and supporters of traditional clubs, as well as defenders of PSG's owners who say it has raised the league's profile.
2. What exactly is claimed? That money has damaged competition, culture or fairness. "Ruined" is a strong word and needs a measure.
3. What would count as evidence? League tables over time (how often the champion changes), attendance and television audiences, club finances, the share of wages in income, and European results.
4. Compared with what? France before 2011, and other leagues with wealthy owners or dominant clubs.
5. Which period? Before and after the takeover of PSG in 2011, and the years since.
6. What would change my mind? Evidence that other clubs have remained competitive (for example Lille and Monaco as champions) or that European results have improved.

PSG: dominant in the league for much of the period since 2011, a European Cup winner in 2025 (check), but the league's competitive balance has been reduced.
Lyon: shows an earlier case of a dominant club (seven titles in a row, 2002 to 2008) in a French league with much less money.

Verdict: "ruined" is too strong; "reduced competition at the top and raised dependence on one club" is a fairer statement, if the figures support it.

Care: check league positions, finances and audience figures from official sources, not from slogans.