The CEO of the Pro League is expressed on the agreement of TV rights with Dazn: “There is no monopoly” – all football

Dazn has bought all the broadcasting rights for Belgian professional football. Furthermore, with the obligation to conclude at least two distribution agreements for the matches to be visible on several platforms. Nevertheless, “Anyway, football will arrive on the fans’ screen,” said Palays in HLN. Furthermore, “Just like people watch Netflix. In addition, But Dazn has the right to reason in a commercial way.”

Parys recognizes, however, that not all supporters will easily make the transition. Moreover, “Not everyone has a smart TV or does not know how it works. In addition, There is still work.” The Federation wishes to support clubs to embark their supporters in this development. “Despite everything, the Super Cup recorded 200,000 live views, which shows that many have already found the way.”

It remains to be ceo pro league expressed agreement seen whether this figure corresponds to the same number of spectators. which is questionable, but the trend is clear according to Parys. “The change is always difficult, but we cannot brake the digital era. More and more people cut the cable. The fan will have to install an application if no agreement is concluded with conventional distributors.”

Critics-such as the organization of consumers test-purchases-warn against a monopoly by Dazn, but Parys does not agree. “There is no monopoly. Dazn has the obligation to distribute. There is simply no agreement with telecoms. We are on the side of the fans and we want to offer them more options.”

If no solution is found by August, the Belgian competition authority could occur, according to Parys. “But we are not there yet. We always hope that an agreement will be reached. Everyone wants football to remain widely accessible.”