PSG Faces Criticism Over Revenue Sharing in Women’s Coupe de France

LE MANS, France – The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) women’s football team will face Le Mans in the quarterfinals of the Coupe de France Féminine on February 7, 2025, at 8 p.m. The match comes amid controversy over PSG’s decision not to share match revenue with Le Mans, despite the latter’s professional status.

The decision has sparked disappointment among Le Mans officials, as the men’s Coupe de France match, which will be held at a sold-out stadium, generates significantly higher revenue. PSG defended its stance, stating that it only shares revenue with amateur clubs and that Le Mans’ men’s team holds a professional status.

Le Mans, currently sixth in the National league, expressed frustration over the decision. A club spokesperson said, “This is a missed opportunity to support women’s football and promote solidarity among clubs.” PSG, however, emphasized its commitment to amateur football, citing its policy of sharing revenue exclusively with non-professional teams.

The upcoming match between Le Mans and PSG’s women’s teams follows a men’s Coupe de France clash on February 4, 2025, where PSG emerged victorious. The women’s match will take place at Stade Marie-Marvingt, with PSG entering as favorites. Bookmakers have set PSG’s win probability at 1.11, while a draw is priced at 8.00 and a Le Mans victory at 17.00.

Le Mans’ women’s team has shown strong form in recent matches, securing three wins and two draws in their last five games, scoring 11 goals and conceding five. PSG’s women’s team, meanwhile, boasts four wins and one draw in their last five matches, with 16 goals scored and seven conceded.

The match will not be broadcast live on television or streaming platforms, but updates will be available starting one hour before kickoff, when the official lineups are announced. Fans can follow live updates from 9:10 p.m. local time.