McCourt and Oughourlian's discourse could potentially upset LFP and Labrune, according to recent reports.

In the world of French football, the upcoming days promise to be turbulent as the future of Vincent Labrune, the president of the Professional Football League (LFP), hangs in the balance.

The potential departure of Labrune could be on the horizon, with an extraordinary general assembly being proposed to vote on his departure if enough clubs demand it. This comes after a series of controversies that have shaken the LFP.

One of the main issues at hand is the failure to negotiate the Ligue 1 television rights for the 2024-2029 cycle with DAZN. Following DAZN's withdrawal after only one year of broadcasting, criticism has been mounting against Labrune and the LFP. Frank McCourt, owner of Olympique de Marseille, has been vocal in his criticism, joining forces with Joseph Oughourlian, owner of RC Lens, to condemn the LFP's management.

McCourt has questioned the LFP's decision-making, stating, "What company would accept such results while keeping the same management?" This criticism has led to a significant drop in revenues for clubs, a situation that McCourt finds unacceptable.

The LFP was promised nearly a billion euros for the entire telecasting rights in September 2023, but only received around 700 million, including international rights. This shortfall has raised concerns among club owners and football families.

In response to the criticism, Labrune's entourage has been dismissive, stating that the same individuals who have never digested the 2024 election continue to stir up controversies. However, the operating costs of the League and its presidency have exploded, and no one is taking responsibility for this failure.

The nomination of Victoriano Melero, director general of Paris Saint-Germain, as the president of Foot Unis, the clubs' union, instead of Laurent Nicollin (Montpellier), has also raised several issues. Entrusting the presidency of the union to a director general, not a L1 president, especially if he is an employee of PSG, which is accused of controlling French football for several months, has sparked debates.

Despite these challenges, the Ligue 1+a was launched successfully. However, Labrune's entourage states that the governance problems today are being created by those who want to do so.

The election for Labrune's successor will take place in a virtual general assembly on Wednesday. Clubs and football families will choose between four candidates: Loïc Féry (Lorient), Fabrice Bocquet (Nice), Jean-Michel Roussier (Le Havre), and Waldemar Kita (Nantes).

As the football community eagerly awaits the outcome of the election, it is clear that French football is not yet out of crisis. The coming days are sure to be filled with more drama and intrigue.

McCourt and Oughourlian's discourse could potentially upset LFP and Labrune, according to recent reports.