French telecoms operator Free has written to France’s Professional Football League (LFP) asking for a reduction in its rights fee for a package of near-live rights to all 10 Ligue 1 matches each week, p…
Canal Plus holds firm on Ligue 1 talks stance, acquires rights to Marseille-PSG
Pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus is continuing to refuse to engage in direct negotiations with the French Professional Football League (LFP) over Ligue 1 media rights and remains firmly in favour…
Band lands free-to-air rights to Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers from TV Walter Abrahão
Brazilian free-to-air broadcaster Band has acquired rights to the remainder of Brazil's away 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, starting with a fixture against Colombia on March 25
Eleven retains Ligue 1 rights in Portugal
Subscription broadcaster Eleven has retained its rights in Portugal to France’s Ligue 1 for three more seasons.
Free continues free Ligue 1 app access amid uncertain broadcast landscape
French telecoms operator Free will continue to make its dedicated Ligue 1 app free until the end of the season, giving viewers access to near-live rights against the backdrop of a hugely uncertain broadcast…