PSG become 'favourite' French club in country after second Champions League triumph

PSG made football history on May 31st. But perhaps even more importantly, the capital club has found an even bigger place in the hearts of French supporters.

Just as Saint-Etienne did in the 1970s and Marseille in the 1990s, Paris Saint-Germain is leaving its mark on this era.

According to a CSA study conducted among 1,511 French nationals, 67% of them say that PSG makes the French proud, not just Parisians. Considering how intense rivalries can be, 77% of viewers of the Champions League final wanted to see PSG win on Saturday, May 31st. And "65% said they felt satisfied".

Regarding this new major trophy, the third lifted by a French club, 65% of French people believe that PSG is among the greatest teams in the history of French sport. This is a significant status, especially when recalling the greatest achievements.

The Parisian club clearly seems to have taken a very positive turn among the French public. 73% of those surveyed think it helps France shine internationally. In 2025-2026, the team coached by Luis Enrique truly carried French football on its shoulders.

Strasbourg did manage to reach the semi-finals of the Conference League, but the third European cup obviously does not have the same visibility.

Now, on an emotional level - and this may be the most important aspect for a club's image - 67% of respondents have a positive image of PSG. Moreover, the players on this team are good role models for young people (65%).

And "73% of French people consider Paris Saint-Germain to be a popular club in France, not just in Paris or Île-de-France", as stated in the CSA press release.

Finally, compared to other great teams, this PSG is the favourite among those surveyed (43%), ahead of the OM of the 90s (14%) and the ASSE of the 70s (13%). "83% say they are proud that there is such a team in France", reports the CSA.