In the event of transfer of ownership of all or part of the audiovisual exploitation rights under the conditions set out inArticle R. 333-1, the professional league or the commercial company referred to inArticle L. 333-2-1 shall market on an exclusive basis the audiovisual exploitation and live or slightly deferred broadcasting rights, in full or in excerpts, regardless of the broadcasting medium, for all matches and competitions that it organises. The same applies to extracts used to produce sports news magazines.
However, the federation and the professional league retain the right to freely use any image with a view to carrying out their missions in the general interest, such as organising and running competitions, training referees, promoting the sport and educating young athletes.
The league and the companies referred to inarticle L. 122-2 agree the terms and conditions for the marketing by the said companies of rights not marketed by the league and unused rights. These procedures must comply with the rules of free competition, in particular those of advertising and non-discrimination. They shall be set out in the league’s internal regulations adopted in accordance with its articles of association.