The LFP's plan of action for season 2016-17

The priorities for the next season will be to invigorate the professional football model with an eye to breaking even before 2020; improving the competition and the spectacle changing the image of professional football; digitalising and reinforcing the institution tat is the League; and contributing to the unity and the solidarity of all the stakeholders in professional football.

In this context, Quillot detailed a plan in six parts.

Concerning competitions and play, the LFP wishes to obtain authorization to test video refereeing, to highlight the exceptional character of play-off matches; and look into the possibility of moving the final of the Coupe de la Ligue 2017 to a location in France other than the Stade de France in Paris.

Action will be taken to develop a marketing plan for stadia in order to boost attendance rates and average customer spending; to pursue efforts to improve the fan experience; to roll out the concept of family stands; and to engage in dialogue with fans.

In terms of transparency, the LFP will adopt a code of ethics and work on tighter financial oversight for sporting agents, notably by working on the extension of the DNCG’s powers in this area.

The LFP will launch a B to B policy with big brands and professional multinationals and develop a marketing service for clubs, notably looking top put into place a direct marketing strategy concerning collective season tickets for fans.

This development will be accompanied by the launch of a Customer Relationship Management tool; the overhaul of the LFP’s digital platforms; and the creation of a video platform for rights holders, partners and fans.

Based on the recommendations of the report from the Grande Conférence du Sport Professionel, the LFP will work closely with authorities to institute measures aiming to improve competition in professional football in France.