While important information was announced for the future of Ligue 1, the former president spoke this week.
The information, revealed by L’Équipe, had the effect of a small bomb in the landscape of French football: Canal + will not participate in the next call for tenders for the broadcast of Ligue 1. The withdrawal of the encrypted channel marks the end of an era in Ligue 1. For Jean-Michel Aulas, this decision is regrettable.
“ I’m disappointed. I thought there was potential for resuming our relations with Canal »explained Jean-Michel Aulas to L’Equipe. “ Honestly, there have been ups and downs. But overall, the link with Canal is almost a family relationshipcontinues JMA. There is a globalization of rights. The rules of the game have completely changed. But I repeat, we have to see what DAZN can do with the new call for tenders. This could also allow Canal to be there. I hope so very much. Because with Canal, we experienced an era that was incredible. »
“ I’m used to this game on TV rights which is a bit unusual, continued JMA, which concluded with a resolutely optimistic note. Vincent (Labrune) proved that he knew how to do it. The financial agreement with CVC is there to show our value. There are good reasons to believe that things are off to a good start. »
