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Canal+ Signals Openness to Talks as Nicolas de Tavernost Nears LFP Media Appointment

Veteran executive Nicolas de Tavernost is expected to lead LFP Media, prompting Canal+ to reconsider its stance on Ligue 1 broadcasting rights following years of disputes and failed mediations.

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Overview

  • Nicolas de Tavernost, former head of M6, is likely to be appointed director general of LFP Media, a move aimed at resolving Ligue 1's ongoing broadcasting crisis.
  • Canal+ president Maxime Saada has expressed willingness to reopen negotiations with LFP Media under Tavernost’s leadership, despite past grievances over inequitable TV rights deals.
  • The latest development follows the breakdown of mediation between the LFP and DAZN, leaving Ligue 1's broadcasting future uncertain for the coming season.
  • Between 2021 and 2024, Amazon secured 80% of Ligue 1 matches for €250 million annually, while Canal+ paid €332 million for just 20%, leading to legal disputes over fairness.
  • Saada cautioned that Ligue 1's challenges are far from over, emphasizing the complexity of restoring stability to French football's media landscape.