Hello, I'm Mark Chapman. Welcome to the Business of Sport podcast on The Athletic. Each week,

we'll take you behind the curtain into the world of football business and other sports across the

globe. Alongside me, as ever, from The Athletic, is football news reporter Matt Slater.

First up today, we'll examine the termination of French football's three billion-pound TV deal

that has left league on clubs facing an uncertain future, and we'll also discuss the future

of broadcast rights across the globe.

Then you'll hear Matt in conversation with a couple of other people.

The Charlton owner, Thomas Sengard, will join us.

He's been over visiting his club.

And also, on the 25th anniversary, yes, 25 years since the Bosman ruling, Matt will also talk to the

General Secretary of Feef Pro, Jonas Bayer Hoffman. Right now, if you subscribe to the Athletic,

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slash Ornstein and Chapman. Okay, well first on the pod, Matt,

let's deal with the news that emerged last week

that French football's £3 billion TV deal is to be terminated.

Yeah, this is a huge mess

and will be watched, I think, with interest but with horror

by other leagues and clubs around Europe.

The background is French TV,

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