[citation needed] 1984 saw an expansion, with Stade-Clermontois and AS Montferrand merging to form Clermont-Ferrand Football Club (CFC).

One notable cup run was in 1997, when the Auvergne club eliminated three professional sides, Martigues, Lorient and then Paris Saint-Germain,[citation needed] before succumbing to Nice.

[3][4] Less than a month after taking charge, Costa quit her role,[5] and was replaced by another woman, Corinne Diacre,[6] who would go on to train the French women's team.

[8] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.