Vincent Labrune to leave the LFP in February, according to unconfirmed report

Vincent Labrune, the president of the Ligue de football professionnel, is reportedly about to step down. Mohamed Toubache-Ter said so on social media on 9 November 2026, in a message that reads: "Vincent Labrune vers la sortie en Février prochain…". If that timeline holds, his departure could be made official in early 2027.

The LFP itself has announced no departure. For now, this is a report circulating on social media, with no confirmation from the body.

Nine years at the head of the League

Vincent Labrune has been president of the LFP since September 2020. During that time, he has been at the centre of many major issues in French professional football.

A tender under way for Ligue 1

On 3 November 2026, the LFP launched a consultation on the domestic broadcasting rights for Ligue 1 for the 2027-2032 period. Bidders have until 3 December to submit their offers.

The League wants to examine two options: selling all the matches in a single package, or relying on a distribution model built around Ligue 1+. Vincent Labrune is directly tied to this strategy, which he presents as a chance to restore value to the championship.

These television rights are a vital source of income for the clubs: they pay for squads and recruitment and keep the finances balanced.

What remains to be established