French Soccer League Offices Raided Amid Corruption Probe

Investigators search Ligue de Football Professionnel and CVC Capital offices over allegations of embezzlement and corruption.

The raids are part of an investigation by the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office into a 2022 investment deal with CVC Capital Partners.
The deal involved CVC acquiring a 13% stake in the LFP's media rights business for €1.5 billion, amid financial struggles post-Covid.
The investigation follows a complaint by the AC! Anticorruption group, alleging misappropriation of public funds.
Key figures, including LFP President Vincent Labrune, are being scrutinized for their roles in the distribution of a €37.5 million bonus package.
A recent Senate report criticized the governance of French professional football, highlighting potential conflicts of interest in the CVC deal.