LFP-Mediapro conflict: several French club presidents hope for a return of Canal+ and beIN Sports

"I was the first to regret (losing) Canal+. I would be very happy if Canal+ came back (as the primary domestic broadcaster for Ligue 1). But would this be a return today or in a month? You have to respect the schedule, be fair and respect the law. But I think, and I hope, that they will be with us," said Waldemar Kita, president of FC Nantes (Ligue 1 Uber Eats), to the French media RMC on 17/11/2020.

"It is not for the State to compensate for a commercial contract. On the other hand, the President of the Republic obviously has a lot of power and influence. And if he allows us to get closer to our historical broadcasters... There is a president of the Professional Football League, Vincent Labrune, who works a lot on these affairs. He must indeed be in contact with the broadcasters to find solutions if Mediapro is ultimately found lacking," added Jean-Pierre Caillot, president of the Stade de Reims and also head of the Ligue 1 College (of club presidents), also to RMC on 17/11/2020.

The Chinese-Spanish audiovisual group Mediapro wishes to renegotiate down the first year (2020-21) of…