Faced with the growth in illegal viewing of championship matches, the League has decided to write to Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs to alert them to this scourge.
This is music that resonates more and more in the area of television rights. Since the last call for tenders, won in the vast majority by DAZN with eight out of nine matches, the subject of piracy continues to be at the heart of discussions. In recent weeks, at the headquarters of the Professional Football League, discussions on the problem of illegal viewing have continued. In these meetings, the body recalls the figure of around a million spectators who watched the Classic between OM and PSG on October 27 on illegal platforms.
Piracy figures since the arrival of DAZN – 11/28
-DAZN shut down illegal sites
But this week, the LFP decided to go further. She wrote this Wednesday to all Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs to remind them that it is “imperative to moderate” and to be “super attentive” to the sharing of illegal links. This follows in particular comments under articles and videos on the Olympique Lyonnais Facebook page. We can see subscribers freely sharing broadcast links on illegal applications. According to several sources, this case was notified by BeIN Sports which is very attentive in this matter.
But what about the situation with DAZN? The British platform was warned of this case by its Qatari counterpart. Since its establishment on the French market, the media led by Shay Segev has relied on the LFP in this fight. The authority has also recently closed illegal sites. But annoyance is growing among broadcasters. To the point of causing a blockage with DAZN even before the exit clause planned for December 2025? The question arises.
