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Wednesday briefing: LFP and Canal+ distribution deal for new Ligue 1+ channel falls through

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20 August 2025 - 4:30 AM

LFP Media’s distribution agreement with Canal+ for the new Ligue 1+ channel has fallen through, as reported by L’Équipe.

Last week saw the launch of the new in-house over-the-top (OTT) platform Ligue 1+ for the start of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season. Canal+ was set to become a new distributor of the channel as early as the next fixture round.

During negotiations, LFP Media asked Canal+ to drop their longstanding legal case against Ligue 1+. But the French broadcaster rejected and i

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