Ligue 1 Faces Escalating Crisis Over DAZN Contract and Governance Failures
New revelations expose deep divisions among Ligue 1 leaders, as clubs criticize DAZN's product quality and financial mismanagement, leaving the league in turmoil.
- Leaked excerpts from a February 2025 meeting reveal heated disputes among Ligue 1 presidents over DAZN's performance and the league's governance.
- DAZN's flawed business model and unmet subscriber targets have drawn sharp criticism, with club leaders labeling its product as 'catastrophic.'
- Joseph Oughourlian of RC Lens estimates Ligue 1's TV rights valuation has plummeted to €150-200 million, significantly below previous benchmarks.
- Club presidents accuse Ligue leadership, including Vincent Labrune and Jean-Pierre Caillot, of mismanagement and fostering a 'collective suicide.'
- With legal disputes ongoing and contractual renegotiations barred until December 2025, Ligue 1 faces financial uncertainty and strained relations with DAZN.
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