DAZN have been vocally sad with the present state of affairs having bought the broadcasting rights for the present Ligue 1 cycle (2024-29). That discontent manifested itself within the choice to withhold a €35m cost from the LFP final month. In the end, DAZN paid the sum however the decision of that individual dispute, which got here simply days earlier than a courtroom listening to on the subject, considerably papers over the cracks.
Given the dissatisfaction on either side, there have been rumours of a return for Canal Plus, the historic broadcaster of Ligue 1. Talking to L’Équipe final week, LFP President Vincent Labrune opened the door to a return for Canal Plus, ought to they “want to broadcast Ligue 1 at its truthful worth.”
He added, “However, for now, they haven’t wished to do this and we can’t pressure them.” The door now has been firmly shut by Canal Plus. The broadcaster’s president, Maxime Saada, stated the next throughout an interview with : “The circumstances are completely not aligned for Canal+’s return on this deal.”
The prospect of Canal Plus making a direct return has subsequently been dominated out. It’s unclear below what circumstances the broadcaster would return to the negotiating desk.
| Luke Entwistle