DAZN Pays Ligue 1 Dues but Tensions Persist Over TV Rights Dispute

The LFP withdraws legal action after DAZN settles January payment, but broader contractual disagreements remain unresolved.

DAZN paid its January 2025 installment of €35 million to the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), prompting the league to withdraw its legal action in a Paris court.
The payment was part of a mediated agreement, but DAZN continues to demand €573 million in damages, citing alleged contract violations and inadequate anti-piracy measures.
DAZN seeks to renegotiate its Ligue 1 broadcasting deal, citing difficulties in subscriber growth and proposing a shift to variable compensation terms.
The dispute highlights broader financial instability in French football, with smaller clubs heavily reliant on TV rights revenues for survival.
Internal divisions have surfaced among Ligue 1 club presidents, with some criticizing the LFP's leadership and decision-making in handling the DAZN agreement.