The French football authorities are going through an unprecedented governance crisis. With the addition of internal quarrels which don't help anything. Latest illustration to date, the allocation of TV rights for the France Espoirs team until Euro 2027. Decision-maker in this matter, the French Football Federation (FFF) has chosen the streamer Zack Nani for free retransmission on YouTube and Twitch in particular. A shame for the Professional Football League (LFP).
The LFP also applied for these rights. This is to complete the program schedule of the Ligue 1+ channel during the international break. A helping hand from the FFF would have been appreciated. to strengthen the sustainability of the chain », we whisper from the League side. If only to enhance and promote the platform dedicated to the French championship.
The FFF accused of harming the L1
According to an internal source cited by RMC, the LFP was therefore “
surprised by the choice of Philippe Diallo », the boss of the FFF. Especially since Zack Nani, who also partially acquired the rights to the Saudi Pro League this year, is “
the broadcaster and promoter of a championship other than the French championship “.
Behind the scenes of the LFP, this verdict is so badly received that it is estimated that the FFF “ does everything to weaken the chain of clubs and therefore the clubs (from Ligue 1, editor’s note)”, relays the radio again. Ligue 1+ still boasts an excellent start after two months of operation. The milestone of one million subscribers was reached in September. So the amount of TV rights estimated in this transition season could be a little higher than expected for elite clubs.
