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French 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.

  • French club Lyon won their appeal on July 9, 2025, to avoid relegation and will remain in Ligue 1 and the Europa League next season.
  • Lyon had been relegated last month due to financial overspending and faced exclusion from European competitions if the relegation stood.
  • The club must raise €85 million by the appeal date and another €85 million by the end of next season to comply with financial rules.
  • John Textor, who owns stakes in Lyon and Premier League side Crystal Palace, resigned from Lyon's board last week amid ownership rule scrutiny.
  • Lyon's successful appeal complicates Crystal Palace's qualification for the Europa League, as UEFA's multi-club ownership rules prevent clubs with shared owners from competing together.
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The Global Herald broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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