Ligue 1 finds new broadcaster after Mediapro pullout

Canal+ has picked up the extra games available for the French top division Ligue 1 has agreed a deal with Canal+ to air the remainder of this season’s matches. The broadcaster is stepping in after the organisation’s original deal with Mediapro fell through. It had been planned to run until 2024, and it is still […]

Canal+ to broadcast Trophee des Champions alongside Mediapro

Paris St. Germain and Marseille will face each other in the marquee match. Canal+ will air the marquee Trophee des Champions in France this month, alongside Mediapro subscription service Telefoot. The match, usually played between the winner of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France as a season-opener much like the Community Shield in the […]

Mediapro kicks off new channel for French and European football

Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Champions League, and Europa League matches are available on the channel Mediapro has launched its own channel for live football in France, Telefoot, kicking it off on 17 August. The Spanish production and media rights business has moved into broadcasting, offering fans in France the opportunity to watch the ten best […]

Premier League suspended: European football’s reaction to Covid-19

Professional football has been suspended across Europe The Premier League, EFL, and WSL have announced that they will suspend professional football in England due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is currently planned to return on 4 April but will be subject to medical advice and conditions at the time. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea […]