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FFF Awards France U21 Rights to Streamer Zack Nani as LFP Criticizes Move

Free streams start with FranceEstonia in Grenoble tonight, reflecting a push to reach younger fans on YouTube, Twitch, Free.

Overview

  • The Fédération Française de Football granted Zack Nani exclusive France Espoirs broadcast rights from October 2025 through June 2027, including Euro 2027 qualifiers.
  • The agreement guarantees at least 14 live matches streamed free on YouTube, Twitch, and Free, with highlights posted on the creator’s social channels.
  • Zack Nani announced the deal in a video on X, marking a shift away from prior coverage on L’Équipe’s TV channel.
  • The LFP said the decision by Philippe Diallo surprised the league and LFP Media, noting Ligue 1+ had offered to carry the matches and questioning free rights awarded to a creator.
  • The first match under the deal is France vs. Estonia in Grenoble on Monday at 18:30.