Edition No. 119 · Mon 19 Oct 2026 · Story 19 of 34

Club owners in France desperate for exits as crisis accelerates shift

Off The Pitch

Off The Pitch reports nearly every French club is for sale as TV revenue collapses and funds and multi-club groups replace traditional owners.

Interest score

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  • 1.50Interest score24 of 34 in this edition
  • 1.00NewslettersCount not recorded yet, so neutral
  • 1.50On this siteWhat it touches: places, clubs, leagues
  • 1.00MovementNew this week

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