If there was not really any suspense at the polls at the time of the re-election of Vincent Labrune at the head of the LFP last September, the former president of Olympique de Marseille is not unanimously in favor of as much with the different players in French football. In order to support him in resolving several burning issues, he will be accompanied, in his new mandate, by Pablo Longoria (OM) and they Jean-Pierre Caillot (Reims), newly appointed vice-presidents of the League. Questioned by our colleagues from the Union, the man who is also president of the Stade de Reims spoke at length about the major project that awaits them and in particular the always delicate issue of TV rights for the Ligue 1.
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« We learn from past experiences to avoid repeating the same mistakes. It is essential to anticipate, because uncertainty around the current broadcaster remains worrying. The fight against piracy is also a priority fight. This is a phenomenon that heavily impacts the revenues of DAZN and the League. If our broadcaster were to leave, we must be ready to find an alternative to ensure the sustainability of our economic model. »
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