2023-10-16 08:07:00
10:07
Behind the scenes at the start of the day
On site, very calm general atmosphere. The employees of the law firm arrive, avoiding the blue carpet set up in the hall by the LFP. We can also see the logo of Ligue 1 and all the clubs of our two main championships. Mathieu Ficot, deputy deputy director of the LFP, regularly goes down to the building reception. Just like lawyer Yves Wherli who also takes time on the sidewalk in front of Clifford. The last LFP employees have just arrived, with suitcases since they will spend the night there.
Bids had to be submitted between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. They might either be handed over to Clifford Chance, or to a bailiff at the place of the candidate’s choice. At 10 a.m., all offers are collected and the personnel concerned return to a secure area until tomorrow evening.
Arthur Perrot and Loïc Briley
9:25
INFO RMC Sport: BeIN Sports, first channel to submit a file
According to our information, BeIN Sports was the first channel to submit a qualitative offer file this Monday morning at Clifford Chance. The Qatari channel, now profitable, wishes to maintain its current offer with at least two Ligue 2 matches. But as revealed by RMC Sport, BeIN is also very interested in lot 2 of Ligue 1.
No crazy bets will be made according to several sources, but the media run by Youssef Al-Obaidly is well on board with this new call for tenders and this despite also the new competition with the announced arrival of DAZN. Its sublicensing contract with Canal+ also ends this summer. According to our information, no discussions have taken place at this stage between the two channels for a new agreement. (AP)
More information here.
7:39
TV rights: eight companies interested, submission of offers begins this Monday
Everything is in place at 1 rue d’Astorg in the 8th arrondissement of Paris! At the headquarters of the Clifford Chance law firm. On site, the leaders of the League are gathered in a real “bunker”. In the presence of security guards and bailiffs. Cell phones and electronic devices prohibited. Candidates must submit their qualitative offers between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. As a reminder, two batches of live matches are at stake: the first with the best in Ligue 1. The second, “voluminous” with 7 matches.
According to our information, eight companies have expressed interest. DAZN should file a case, just like BeIN Sport. Amazon should also participate without “going crazy”. The only big absentee: Canal + which believes it is not treated as a partner.
The launch of this call for tenders must last until Tuesday, when the financial auctions end. The LFP hopes to obtain 825 million euros per year for its rights. In the event of failure, with reserve prices not reached, over-the-counter discussions will begin. (AP)
7:38
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