Pierre Ménès Critiques CFC: Audiences Chutent, Absence de Ligue 1 Blâmée

Pierre Ménès: A candid reflection on Canal Football Club’s viewership decline

Former sports journalist Pierre Ménès sheds light on the downturn in Canal Football Club’s ratings, attributing it to significant changes in the program’s content and his own departure.

From television to YouTube: Ménès’ ongoing connection with fans

**Pierre Ménès, who stepped back from mainstream French television several years ago,** continues to engage with his audience through his YouTube channel. In his segment “Face à Pierrot,” **he regularly discusses football news and interacts with viewers**.

Viewership woes: A sharp decline

This week, Ménès addressed the stark drop in the Canal Football Club’s audience figures. **”If we only consider the ratings, compared to my era, today’s audience has plummeted to a third of what it was,”** he remarked.

The impact of content transformation

Ménès commented on the shift in the show’s content, stating, **”In my time, the show featured comprehensive Ligue 1 highlights and was largely focused on Ligue 1, with some attention to the Premier League when Canal+ acquired the rights. Now, there isn’t a single Ligue 1 image on the CFC, which I believe is a strategic mistake. Giving so much airtime to English football on Sunday evenings doesn’t resonate with viewers.”**

Political dynamics and personal influence

**He further elaborated on the political motivations behind the reduced focus on Ligue 1**, suggesting that Canal could create a program centered around Ligue 1 with reports, guests, interviews, and genuine debates. However, **”Canal doesn’t want to give Ligue 1 a platform that’s more significant than this,”** he continued.

Ménès concluded with a candid admission, stating, **”I won’t pretend to be modest; I also believe some people have stopped watching because I’m no longer on the show, but it’s not the majority.”**