Lowest TV Rights Deal In 20 Years: How Kylian Mbappe-Less Ligue 1 Is Struggling In 2024-25
France is set to have a record number of participants in the Champions League this season, just as Ligue 1 risks drifting into decline due to a financial crisis overshadowing the beginning of the campaign. Lille's 2-0 win against Slavia Prague in midweek in the first leg of their play-off tie leaves them in a strong position to secure a spot in the Champions League proper going into next Wednesday's return.


