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2w ago

Nicolas de Tavernost Takes Charge of LFP Media as DAZN Faces Financial Turmoil

The veteran media executive is tasked with resolving French football's broadcasting crisis, as DAZN's losses and legal battles threaten Ligue 1's financial stability.

Le ballon de la Ligue 1 durant un match entre l'Olympique Lyonnais (OL) et le Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
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Overview

  • Nicolas de Tavernost, former M6 executive, has been appointed to lead LFP Media to address the ongoing broadcasting rights conflict with DAZN.
  • DAZN, Ligue 1's primary broadcaster, has reported losses of 200-250 million euros this season, citing unmet subscriber targets and high operational costs.
  • The platform has initiated legal action against the Ligue de football professionnel, seeking 573 million euros in damages over alleged contractual issues.
  • DAZN may terminate its contract as early as June if financial and subscriber benchmarks are not met, exacerbating concerns for club revenues dependent on broadcast deals.
  • Stakeholders, including club presidents, are advocating for a league-owned TV channel as part of broader efforts to reform the French football broadcasting model.