Ridiculous GL Events Proposal: Loving Gerland vs. Stade de France Concession FFR Drama

Stade de France Concession Negotiations Face Hurdles as Deadline Passes

The anticipated concession of the Stade de France to GL Events is facing significant challenges, even after the initial deadline of late January 2025. While the French State entered exclusive negotiations with GL Events to manage the Saint-Denis enclosure starting in August, a final agreement hinges on approvals from both the French Football Federation (FFF) adn the French Rugby Federation (FFR). Negotiations with the FFF appear stalled, perhaps jeopardizing the entire procedure.

GL Events Offers and FFR’s Response

A letter dated January 25, penned by Christophe Cizeron, president of GL Events, and addressed to Jérémie Lecha, Director General of the FFR, has surfaced, revealing complexities in the negotiations. The letter proposes that the FFR benefit “as a free of the Matmut Gerland (35 000 places) For one to two matches per year organized by the French rugby federation, including a minimum, one match every two years of the Men’s Men’s Rugby team in XV.” This proposition was framed by GL events as an effort “to support the advancement of rugby on the territories.“

this offer was presented alongside discussions regarding the Stade de France, suggesting possibilities for the FFR to be associated “statutory to the future governance of the concessionaire company” and for the FFF to “go up to the capital” of this company.

The FFR Remains Uninterested in Capital or Gerland Offer

Florian Grill, president of the FFR, addressed these proposals directly. “We did not respond to this letter,” Grill stated.”First of all because it does not interest us, more exactly the capital solution does not interest us. Second,the Gerland stadium can interest us like any stage but certainly not for boys with regard to its capacity. It took us interested in women and those under 20 if it was growing in power.” He clarified,”our negotiation with GL is completed in broad outline, (with 4 games,a revised fixed rent,etc.) But not in detail. There are still negotiation points but none is linked to Gerland. We were very clear: the Stade de France contract is apart. It is not mixed with any other discussion that we can have elsewhere.“

Potential Conflicts of Interest and Legal Challenges

adding another layer of complexity, the vinci-Bouygues consortium, an unsuccessful candidate for the concession, has appealed to the Council of State. Some observers interpret GL Events’ offer to the FFR as a strategic move to secure their commitment to the concession. One “connoisseur of the file” stated, “We are in the mixture of genres. The deputy president-director of the Lou is Pierre-Antoine Ginon who is none other than the thread of Olivier ginon, the boss of GL Events.“

Looking Ahead: The Future of Stade de France management

As of March 2025, the future management of the Stade de France remains uncertain. GL Events faces the challenge of securing the FFF’s agreement while navigating potential conflicts of interest and a legal challenge from a competitor. Securing the agreement from both federations is crucial, otherwise, the entire negotiation process could be deemed unsuccessful.

The coming weeks will be critical in determining whether GL Events can finalize the concession and successfully manage one of France’s most iconic venues. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.

Weighing the potential ramifications, could ongoing contract disputes at the Stade de France negatively influence future bids to host major international sporting events in France?

Stade de France Concession: An Expert’s View on the Ongoing negotiations

The concession of the Stade de France has hit some snags.Today, we’re joined by sports business analyst, Isabelle Dubois, to give us her expert perspective on the situation.

Understanding the Hurdles in Stade de France Negotiations

Archyde: Isabelle, thanks for joining us. Can you break down the main challenges facing GL Events in securing the Stade de France concession?

Isabelle Dubois: Certainly. The core issue seems to be securing the agreement of both the French Football Federation (FFF) and the French Rugby Federation (FFR).While GL Events entered exclusive negotiations, securing these approvals is proving difficult, particularly with the FFF seemingly hesitant.

GL Events’ Offer and the FFR’s Rejection

Archyde: There was a letter revealing an unusual offer to the FFR, involving the Matmut Gerland stadium. Can you elaborate on that?

isabelle Dubois: Yes, GL events offered the FFR use of the Matmut Gerland stadium for a few matches per year, plus potential involvement in the governance and capital of the concessionaire company.However, Florian Grill, the FFR president, has made it clear that they’re not interested in the capital solution or the Gerland offer for their primary men’s team. They are focused solely on the Stade de France contract.

Potential Conflicts of Interest and Legal Challenges

Archyde: The article mentions a potential conflict of interest with the Lou rugby team and a legal challenge from the Vinci-Bouygues consortium. How notable are these issues?

Isabelle Dubois: The conflict of interest allegations add a layer of complexity and scrutiny. The vinci-Bouygues legal challenge also introduces uncertainty. These factors create additional pressure on GL Events to navigate the situation carefully.

The future of Stade de france: What’s Next?

Archyde: What needs to happen for GL Events to finalize the concession successfully?

Isabelle Dubois: GL Events needs to find a way to secure the full agreement of both the FFF and the FFR while responding to the ongoing appeal. If they can’t achieve this, the entire negotiation process could be jeopardized.

A Thought-Provoking Question

Archyde: Considering the complexities and potential delays, how do you think this situation impacts France’s image as a host for major international sporting events like the Olympics and World Cups? Share you thoughts in the comments below!