US EditionFrench Side Lyon Will Stay in Ligue 1 After Relegation Is Overturned on Appeal
RHÔNE, AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES, JUL 8 – Crystal Palace's Europa League spot hinges on Lyon's appeal outcome and UEFA's multi-club ownership rules involving shared ownership by John Textor.
- Olympique Lyonnais won their appeal on July 9, 2025, overturning relegation to Ligue 2 and retaining their place in Ligue 1 and the Europa League.
- Lyon had been relegated last month by the French football watchdog due to financial issues including €541 million in debt that prompted the appeal.
- The ruling postponement by UEFA on June 30 awaited Lyon’s appeal, while Crystal Palace’s Europa League status became uncertain due to multi-club ownership rules involving shareholder John Textor.
- Textor stepped down from Lyon’s board last week and reached an agreement in June to transfer his 43% share in Crystal Palace to Woody Johnson for approximately £190 million; however, Crystal Palace did not meet the deadline in March to change their ownership structure.
- Lyon now focuses on next season, but Palace faces potential demotion to the Conference League and plans a legal challenge pending UEFA’s final decision on multi-club ownership.
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