Press review: Ligue 1 TV rights and France viewing figures dip | OneFootball

This Wednesday, April 1, the French press (from a sporting perspective) did not focus on anything directly related to Paris Saint-Germain. The main topics were audiences for the France national team and Ligue 1 TV rights, which are not encouraging.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

There is no particular concern on the Bleus side ahead of the World Cup, which they will approach with great ambition after an international break that reminded everyone of this group’s full attacking potential. A potential that too often seemed to be “wasted” for months, which led to a sense of weariness.

As for TV rights, the problem seems far more serious. Clubs are facing real financial difficulties, which will not help keep supporters dreaming. There was poor handling of the COVID crisis, with bad choices made regarding broadcasters at the time. However, it is not hopeless. We are seeing clubs do good work this season and interesting matches to follow.

The media and supporters should also do a bit more to highlight French football, rather than feeding the idea that everything is better elsewhere just because a few clubs are admirable. Not the entire Spanish league is of an exceptional level, nor is the Premier League. But there is work to be done to get back into position. European performances, in particular, are important.

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