US EditionLyon Relegated to Second-Tier Ligue 2 by French Football's Financial Watchdog
- On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, Olympique Lyonnais was officially relegated to Ligue 2 after a financial audit by the DNCG in France.
- The relegation followed Lyon's failure to convince the DNCG that it had resolved ongoing financial problems despite a provisional demotion last November.
- Lyon sold players including Rayan Cherki to Manchester City for about $41.76 million and improved liquidity partly through the pending sale of Crystal Palace shares.
- Club president John Textor emphasized that through their ongoing appeal, they will demonstrate the strong financial backing required for Olympique Lyonnais to remain in Ligue 1.
- The club plans to appeal the decision, which could prolong their efforts to satisfy financial watchdog requirements and affect French football dynamics.
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The Olympique Lyonnais was backgraded to L2 by the DNCG. If the club appealed, John Textor's management with the multi-propriete question.
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The Rhodanian club was relegated to the lower division by administrative decision and announced its intention to appeal.
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Olympique Lyonnais, who finished sixth in the French top flight this season, was demoted one level due to poor financial conditions.
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