Think Football 2020: "The increase in TV rights involves obligations" (D. Quillot, LFP)

"The record value of TV rights in the history of football in France (for the 2020-2024 cycle, +60% compared to 2016-2020) involves obligations. I see five of them: investing in sports policy, strengthening the 'Ligue 1 product', and so on. The goal is to improve the fan experience, invest in international development, and strengthen clubs' finances," explained Didier Quillot, CEO of the LFP, during the fourth edition of Think Football, organised by News Tank Football at INSEEC U. Sport (Paris, FRA), on 05/02/2020.

After a presentation of Mediapro's strategy by Julien Bergeaud, CEO of Mediapro France, followed by a speech on piracy by Caroline Guenneteau, legal director at beIN Sports France, and LREM (La République En Marche!, French political party) deputy for the Alpes-Maritimes region, Didier Quillot spoke during the round table "What prospects does the awarding of TV rights open up for professional clubs in terms of development, competitiveness and organisation?".

"We must take advantage of the value of TV rights for 2020-2024 to prepare for the future, the post-2024 period. We…