Lyon Relegated to French Soccer's Second Tier Amid Ongoing Financial ...
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The Lyons have been demoted to Ligue 2, but they have appealed the decision. If this appeal goes in their direction, they will be able to play the Europa League.
On 24 June, the DNCG, the financial gendarme of French football, confirmed the administrative relegation of the Rhodanian club. A strong decision that highlights the financial wanderings of the Lyon Olympique for several years.
After his demotion to Ligue 2, OL could well be helped by the PSG. The club of the capital would have decided to pay in full for the transfer of Bradley Barcola now.
The decline of the giant Gaul due to its high debt is another indication of the risk of the increasing entry of financial instruments outside football to the control of the clubs


On Friday, the National Directorate for Management Control (DNCG) announced the demotion of the Lyon club in Ligue 2, but the Gones continue to fight in order not to lose face. On Friday, the OL issued a press release announcing an agreement with the European football home. This via ICFC, the chamber ensuring respect for fair financial play on the continental stage. "After having validated its financial viability procedure, Olympique Lyonnais si…
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