The broadcast of the Champions Trophy, which saw PSG triumph against Monaco this Sunday (1-0), left a bitter taste with DAZN subscribers, and in particular Parisian supporters. While the presentation of the trophy, a symbolic moment awaited by supporters, constitutes the apotheosis of such an event, the streaming platform has chosen not to broadcast it on its main channel. A decision which sparked an avalanche of criticism.
No live trophy presentation, priority at the Vélodrome…
Subscribers, who pay up to 30 euros per month, expected to fully experience this moment of celebration. However, DAZN preferred to switch the coverage to the pre-match of OM – Le haven contested at the Stade Vélodrome. “A lack of respect for the fans,” denounced many users on social networks. This decision caused a real outcry. “We don't pay to be deprived of a key moment,” says one subscriber, highlighting the gap between supporters' expectations and DAZN's editorial priorities. Some go further, calling the channel the “worst platform” for this type of event. Not enough to renew the link between the platform (which shared the presentation of the trophy on its social networks) and football fans…
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To summarize
PSG won the Champions Trophy this Sunday. But a controversial decision by DAZN enrages Parisian supporters! In fact, they did not have the opportunity to see the trophy presentation live…
