Ligue 1 primary broadcaster DAZN solely paid half of the home TV rights cash Ligue 1 golf equipment have been owed this month, in response to . One other TV rights disaster for French soccer appears to be like increasingly more probably by the hour as the connection between LFP – Ligue 1’s governing physique – and DAZN feels damaged past restore. As reported by on Tuesday, an emergency assembly between Ligue 1 golf equipment’ presidents is scheduled tonight with the state of affairs deemed “pressing“.
L’Equipe understands that DAZN have grown uninterested in LFP’s perceived lack of ends in the battle in opposition to piracy. What’s extra, DAZN are reportedly offended at Ligue 1 golf equipment for his or her restricted assist in giving the broadcaster editorial content material. In consequence, DAZN solely paid €35m of TV rights cash to Ligue 1 golf equipment this February when €70m have been anticipated. The outlet provides that the opposite €35m have been frozen by DAZN.
LFP have rejected DAZN’s allegations and have filed a court docket summons for the broadcaster to pay its TV rights cash share in full, in response to AFP.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval