Football
First of all, football is the most popular sport. Every 4 years, everybody watches the World Cup. A lot of french football clubs have very enthusiastic and energetic supporters, maybe too energetic. We have a lot of accidents because of them.
Remember, when we say football, we are talking about what you call soccer.
In France, the three best football teams are : Paris (PSG), Lyon (OL) and Marseille (OM). Actually our team in Dijon (DFCO) isn't so bad, but it doesn't take part in the « Ligue 1 », the best championship league.
The most famous player are :
-Benzema
-Lloris
-Griezman
Rugby :
Ruby is on equal footing with football. Lots of people play it : its a little bit violent, and we have a lot of injuries. "Top 14" is a French contest that is very famous in the world. In France, the 3 best teams are Toulon (RCT), Clermont (ASM), and Stade Toulousain (SF).
The 3 best players are :
-Matt Giteau (RCT)
-Rory Kockott (Castres)
-Thierry Dusautoir (Toulouse)
If you want to understand the game click here!
Basketball :
American basketball teams are way better than French ones. We have the same rules, however a match doesn't last 48 minutes like in the USA but rather 40 minutes. We are proud of Tony Parker, a French guy, playing in the USA.
The 3 best team are Strasbourg (SIG), Nanterre (JSF), and Limonges (CSP). Our local team is JDA it's not the best team but they are quite good.
The 3 best players are :
-Parker (Spurs)
-Batum (Bobcats)
-Diot (SIG).