French Football Faces Calls for Reform Amid Governance and Economic Crises

A crisis meeting highlights concerns over referee abuse, TV rights issues, and the need for structural changes in professional football.

The French Minister of Sports, Marie Barsacq, condemned recent referee abuse incidents, emphasizing the need for accountability and exemplary behavior in football.
A meeting at the French Football Federation addressed pressing issues, including governance, financial sustainability, and the TV rights crisis affecting Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
Vincent Labrune, president of the LFP, criticized piracy's financial impact on broadcasters like DAZN and called for stronger anti-piracy legislation in France.
Three working groups were established to address governance, economic strategy, and financial controls, with initial results expected by mid-April.
Barsacq advocated for reducing football's reliance on TV rights and transfer revenues, urging a shift toward a more robust and equitable economic model.