🎙️ Sébastien is a French sports media expert with 20+ years of experience in the industry.Q: With Ligue 1 going D2C and the new app being deployed in France, what is the reception of the app and of Ligue 1?Sébastien shared that fans in France have welcomed the new Ligue 1 app — lower price (€14.99/month for 8 out of 9 games) and strong editorial coverage have made the experience feel premium. Pre-game shows, behind-the-scenes content, and immersive storytelling quickly pushed the platform past 1M users.But here’s the catch: revenue for clubs is nowhere near the past cycles. Where the 2018–19 champion earned ~€60M from media rights, this year’s winner might only see ~€5M.The challenge for Ligue 1 is clear: how to turn engagement into sustainable value for clubs. New revenue streams like interactive rights, betting, and sponsorship may be needed to bridge the gap.A fascinating reminder that fan reception and financial sustainability don’t always move in sync.🎥 Full reply in under 3 minutes — that’s the spirit of this new series.