Interest in the French league will be at an all-time high following Paris St Germain's sensational signing of Lionel Messi yesterday.
The 34 year old Argentinian ended his two-decade-long Barcelona spell to start a new chapter in the French capital.
He joins other global names in football like Kylian Mbappe, Marco Verratti, fellow countryman Angel Di Maria and, of course, ex-Barca teammate Neymar.
The French league is, of course, already underway. Messi's new team got off to a winning start beating Troyes 2-1, goals courtesy of Achraf Hakimi and Mauro Icardi.
How to watch French Ligue 1 on UK TV
The French league is broadcast exclusively on BT Sport here in the UK.
If you're not a BT Sport subscriber, you can check out their latest package deals here.
Customers who do not want to be tied down to a fixed-term contract can also use their £25 Monthly Passes.
The next Ligue 1 match to be shown on BT Sport will be Lorient versus Monaco this Friday, August 13.
When will Messi make his PSG debut?
Messi's involvement n the summer's Copa America is likely to preclude him from the action this weekend when they face Strasbourg.
A more realistic target is likely to be the match away from home to Brest the following week on Friday, August 20.
While Messi's transfer would appear to make the race for the title a foregone conclusion, the French league has thrown up surprises in the past.
In the era of Paris St Germain's Qatari ownership, Montpellier, Monaco and, most recently, Lille have all wrestled championships from the Parisiens.
It would, of course, take either a brave or foolish gambler to back anyone but Lionel Messi's PSG this year.
