France’s Professional Football League (LFP) has officially announced the launch of its own channel to broadcast matches from Ligue 1—the country’s top soccer league—starting next season. The channel will be available for a unique price of €14.99 ($17.60) a month, with no long-term contractual commitment required from users—in a move that sets a new precedent for the inevitable D2C sports revolution. The LFP will handle content production in-house (RFP currently out), with selected vendors for production and commentary. The Ligue 1 offering is expected to be fully operational in time for the first match on August 15, making for an extremely tight schedule. The LFP will launch its own app, compatible with all digital devices, and is currently…