TV rights: Terrible announcements for Ligue 1!

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By: Manu Tournoux

TV rights: Terrible announcements for Ligue 1!

The former president of OM, Christophe Bouchet, said he was very concerned about Ligue 1, which has still not found a broadcaster for the period 2024-2029.

Since the failure of the call for tenders for Ligue 1 TV rights for the period 2024-2029 last October, the Professional Football League has started direct negotiations with interested broadcasters. But it is clear that the situation has not changed for many weeks and only DAZN has shown real interest, but is not ready to put in the billion hoped for by Vincent Labrune and his teams. For its part, Canal+ has decided not to apply, while beIN Sports and Amazon are not interested in the jackpot. In short, it’s the status quo.

“Ligue 1 is a second-tier championship”

For Christophe Bouchet, the situation is even becoming worrying. “The Football League is looking to sell its rights, and on the other side there is an important national broadcaster which is Canal+, which does not want it. The match is here, explained the former president of OM on RMC. Ligue 1 is a second-zone championship, it is not the priority of international platforms and broadcasters. In addition, there is more and more talk of Mbappé’s departure, and that does not make the sale of TV rights any more expensive. We are finally hanging on to just one player, which is unfortunate for a championship where there are still 18 clubs. »

“DAZN, a company that loses a billion euros per year”

Big favorite to recover the TV rights of the L1, DAZN does not inspire confidence in Christophe Bouchet, who recalls that the British group is recording considerable losses. “Canal+ is angry and angry and Ligue 1 at this price no longer interests them, he continued. The only thing left in the race is DAZN, which is a company that loses a billion euros per year. It is still not the ideal partner for a deal which is now over five years. The problem is that they are the only ones who really want these rights. The League wants a billion, and today the championship is worth between 500 and 600 million euros, so we are far from each other and the poker game is there. Today, there is no longer a strategic war for rights. » Nothing very reassuring…

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.