Ligue 1's rights dilemma finds a resolution: LFP and DAZN sign deal, paving way for a fully owned Ligue 1 channel.
In a long-awaited resolution, the Professional Football League (LFP) and streaming giant DAZN have called a truce, putting an end to their months-long legal feud. The LFP announced the agreement on May 2, following a board meeting that saw weeks of mediation under the watchful eye of the president of the Paris Commercial Court. The specifics of the mediation process are scarce, yet both parties seem pleased with the outcome.
DAZN, the behemoth of sports streaming, praises this development as a new chapter in their relationship with the LFP. According to a statement, "We are now ready to collaborate for several weeks, opening up a new phase of discussions with the LFP."
According to the LFP, this agreement is a significant milestone, resolving major contention points. Most notably, DAZN agrees to withdraw the €573 million lawsuit it filed in February, accusing the LFP of failing to combat piracy and French clubs of obstructing the development of the "Ligue 1 product."
This intricate battle between the LFP and DAZN forms part of the ongoing TV rights crisis in sports media. The roots of this dispute likely dig deep into contractual disagreements over valuation, distribution terms, or financial guarantees for Ligue 1 coverage. However, the exact specifics of the agreement remain shrouded in mystery.
Despite numerous reports and online speculation, hardly any new details about the agreement or updated terms post-mediation have emerged. This astounding conflict is another example of recurring tensions in sports media rights, where broadcasters and leagues frequently clash over financial terms amid shifting market demands.
- The Professional Football League (LFP) and streaming giant DAZN have agreed to collaborate for several weeks, marking a new chapter in their relationship.
- Part of the agreement saw DAZN withdrawing the €573 million lawsuit it lodged in February, accusing the LFP of breaching duties in combating piracy and French clubs of obstructing the development of the "Ligue 1 product."
- This resolution is significant for the LFP, as it resolves major contention points that had been a part of the ongoing TV rights crisis in sports media.
- The specific details of the mediated agreement between the Ligue and DAZN remain shrouded in mystery, but the conflict serves as another example of recurring tensions in sports media rights.
