Overview

• John Textor, president of Olympique Lyonnais, has threatened to take legal action against PSG for alleged illegal foreign subsidies from Qatar, claiming they distort competition in Ligue 1.
• Textor criticized Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, PSG president, for his dual role as head of BeIN Sports, citing a significant conflict of interest in the management of Ligue 1's TV rights negotiations.
• The July 2024 meeting of Ligue 1 club presidents, revealed through leaked footage, highlighted deep divisions, with accusations of intimidation and governance failures during discussions on TV rights deals with DAZN and BeIN Sports.
• The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) is embroiled in a financial crisis as DAZN, the primary Ligue 1 broadcaster, has withheld payments and filed a lawsuit, citing lack of transparency and unmet contractual obligations.
• A mediation meeting involving the French Football Federation, LFP, and other stakeholders is scheduled for March 3 to address the ongoing financial and governance issues in Ligue 1.