Micoud leaves L'Équipe after twelve years over human disagreement, lands at Ligue 1+

Johan Micoud left L’Équipe channel at the end of the 2025-2026 season, after twelve years as a historic consultant on the show L’Équipe du Soir. His departure came as part of an editorial and budget overhaul that led to the non-renewal of many commentators.

Contrary to what the official version suggested, the former French international clarified in an interview with Ouest-France that the separation was by mutual agreement. “We didn’t see eye to eye on what came next. I had the impression of losing that human side in the work that I appreciate. It’s not a big deal, we said goodbye,” he said.

The transition was swift. Marc Las and Jérôme Cazadieu, two former L’Équipe channel staff who moved to Ligue 1+, contacted him as soon as they learned of his departure. Micoud accepted, and has been working since the start of the 2026-2027 season as a commentator and consultant on the platform.

The former Girondins de Bordeaux and Werder Brême playmaker says he is thriving there. “I’m fortunate to commentate matches where there are often plot twists. I love the teams I work with, there’s a very human side to it. I enjoy going back on the pitch, rediscovering stadiums. Some weren’t finished the last time I was commentating,” he explained, referring to his previous commentary experience during the 2021-2022 season. “I’m having a blast,” he summed up.