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5d ago

DAZN Delays €70 Million Ligue 1 Payment as Exit Talks Progress

The LFP and DAZN are negotiating early contract termination, with a Friday board meeting set to validate a crisis resolution plan.

DAZN était le diffuseur principal de la Ligue 1 cette saison.
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Overview

  • DAZN has postponed its €70 million penultimate payment for Ligue 1 TV rights by a few days, with the LFP's agreement, as exit negotiations continue.
  • A new LFP board meeting on Friday aims to finalize a resolution to the ongoing TV rights dispute and establish a path forward.
  • The LFP has proposed terminating DAZN's broadcast contract at the end of the 2024–2025 season, four years earlier than originally planned.
  • DAZN is prepared to invest €100 million over two seasons in a potential LFP-run channel, contingent on broader agreements with stakeholders like beIN Sports.
  • DAZN has not yet decided on its future involvement in Ligue 1 broadcasting but emphasizes its commitment to finding a sustainable solution.