Experts criticise LFP's handling of Mediapro situation following failure of rights auction meant to bring stability: "It's never a good idea to do things in panic"

Former Discovery and Eurosport chief says France's football league should have waited with a new rights tender until the situation calms down.

The failed auction could send clubs further towards bankruptcy with the French government unlikely to step in.

Canal+ could be persuaded to retake the rights but the broadcaster currently has the upper hand in negotiations.

A lack of competitiveness on the broadcasting market will likely drive down TV rights deals in the coming period.