Based on a report by way of, Ligue 1’s historic broadcaster Canal+ at present haven’t any plans to enter discussions to exchange DAZN because the League’s TV supplier, regardless of the French Soccer League (LFP) being locked in open battle with the British broadcaster.
On the twenty eighth February the Paris Business Court docket will rule on a part of the dispute between DAZN and the LFP. The league had determined to take emergency authorized motion to try to drive DAZN to pay the €35 million that it has positioned in escrow. DAZN argues that the league has failed to fulfill contractual obligations, notably in combating piracy and making certain that golf equipment contribute to enhancing the product and its content material.
Many in French soccer, together with RMC Sport journalist Daniel Riolo in addition to RC Lens President Joseph Oughourlian, as the way in which out of the present TV rights disaster engulfing French soccer. “The primary answer can be to make our personal channel,” stated Oughourlian in a latest interview with Le Parisien. “Many individuals on the League don’t perceive it and sure conflicts of curiosity imply that this selection might be very difficult to implement. The second is to return to critical folks like Canal +.”
But, L’Équipe understands that France’s historic broadcaster at present haven’t any plans to enter discussions to take over Ligue 1’s TV rights.
Freddie Aston
