For the first time in 35 years, two Paris-based soccer clubs will be playing in France’s top division. Paris FC, which was recently bought by France's richest family, secured promotion to the topflight and will join Qatar-funded Paris Saint-Germain next season in the elite as the City of Light’s soccer scene undergoes a major facelift.

Kolkata's cultural affinity with Paris finds a new parallel in football as Paris FC ascends to Ligue 1, sparking comparisons with the historic East Bengal-Mohun Bagan rivalry.

Paris FC will be back in action in the French top flight next season following an absence of 46 years after they secured promotion to Ligue 1 on Friday following a 1-1 draw at Martigues.