Main broadcaster of Ligue 1, suspended due to the epidemic of coronavirus, Canal + does not intend to pay the 110 million euros planned on April 5. A possible blow for the LFP and the French clubs.
Cana + l refuses to pay for the month of April.
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Two weeks after the suspension of Ligue 1 due to the coronavirus epidemic, nothing has changed. As the health crisis worsens day by day, the desire of French leaders to resume as soon as possible in order to complete the French championship, no later than July 15, seems less and less likely. What seriously irritate Canal +.
Canal + wants to close the valves
Indeed, L’Equipe informs us that Canal +, the main broadcaster of the French championship, is ready to close the floodgates. The crypt chain, which pays 558 million euros (548 M € for L1, 10 M € for L2) out of the 759 million euros redistributed to clubs over the season (beIN SPORTS dbourse 201 M €), refuses to pay his share of April. This amounts to 110 million euros.
The reason for this refusal is quite simple. The four days contested during this period not being scheduled, Canal + believes that it did not take out the checkbook. Forcing a major concern for the LFP, which certainly expected such a radical position from the broadcaster.
A terrible decision for French clubs
Bad news for the body, but especially for the clubs. And for good reason, outside Paris Saint-Germain, TV rights represent at least 40% of the budget of the 19 other teams of the elite. For example, they climbed almost 80% (L1 + C1) Monaco in the 2017-2018 season (see file here).
The sports daily also adds that in the event of a resumption in the coming weeks, Canal + and beIN SPORTS could negotiate a reduction in the initial price due to the very tight calendar (10 days to play) which should be put in place to end the season. A lot of puzzles for all levels and for everyone …
What do you think of Canal + ‘s position? Is it justified? Do not hesitate to react and debate in the area add a comment …
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