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Nicolas de Tavernost cites club conflicts behind LFP Media exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Nicolas de Tavernost cites club conflicts behind LFP Media exit

Summary

Nicolas de Tavernost, former CEO of LFP Media, revealed he stepped down in February due to internal divisions and conflicts of interest. In his recent book, he expressed concerns over the management of Ligue 1 Plus, especially regarding the loss of broadcasting rights for 104 World Cup matches to BeIN Sports. He indicated the lack of support during his effort to contest the contract decision contributed to his departure. De Tavernost previously led the launch of the Ligue 1 Plus platform, which started with one million subscribers. As concerns about subscription retention grow, further developments in LFP Media's strategy are anticipated.

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Key Details

•De Tavernost stepped back from LFP Media in February 2026.
•He cites club divisions as a key reason for his exit.
•He lost broadcasting rights for 104 World Cup matches to BeIN Sports.
•Ligue 1 Plus gained one million subscribers at launch.
•Future implications for Ligue 1's media strategy are expected.

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10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Nicolas de Tavernost says ‘club divisions and conflicts of interest’ were behind LFP Media exit

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Nicolas de Tavernost stepped back from his role as CEO of LFP Media back in February. In a book released last week, the former head of M6, now the President of Stade Rennais’ Supervisory Board, reve...
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