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John Textor Loses Key UK Ruling in $93 Million Clash With Iconic

A provision at the core of the dispute was tied to a special purpose acquisition company merger meant to take Eagle Football public.

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The American businessman, who is no longer head of Olympique Lyonnais, promises to continue the proceedings before the courts.

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The British Commercial Court rejected John Textor's request that he not have to pay more than $90 million to the U.S. Iconic Fund. He will appeal.

John Textor suffered a setback in the UK on Friday as part of a procedure related to the takeover of Olympique Lyonnais. The US investment fund Iconic is trying to force him to pay more than $90 million.

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These are dark times for American businessman John Textor. The owner of RWDM Brussels and Olympique Lyon, among others, has suffered a major setback. A British court ordered him to pay more than $90 million to the American investment fund Iconic, following a dispute over the acquisition of Lyon. Textor has already indicated he will appeal.

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leprogres.fr broke the news in on Friday, October 17, 2025.
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