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Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 after huge debt.
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Lyon’s money problems led to their drop from Ligue 1.
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Will Lyon fight back or settle for Ligue 2?
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Lyon have been demoted to Ligue 2 after their debts climbed past €500 million.
Moreover, France’s financial watchdog, the DNCG, decided the club’s ongoing money troubles made them unfit for top-flight football.
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Recently, the National Management Control Directorate (DNCG) examined the budgets of several Ligue 1 sides.
Even with Lyon’s rich history, auditors found their finances unsustainable; consequently, The team will compete in Ligue 2 in 2025–2026.
When Lyon acknowledged debts totalling approximately €500 million (£418 million) in 2023, investors became alarmed.
As a result, that huge shortfall triggered immediate scrutiny and action.
Eagle Football Group, Lyon’s owners, tried to persuade the DNCG they’d turned things around by selling off John Textor’s share in Premier League side Crystal Palace and offloading Lyon’s women’s squad.
However, none of these measures met the DNCG’s requirements.
Meanwhile, Lyon can challenge the ruling.
If their appeal fails, they’ll line up in Ligue 2 next season—a far cry from their usual standing.
Lyon may now appeal the DNCG’s decision.
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However, if the sanction is upheld, they will be forced to play in the second division for the 2025–26 campaign.
This verdict doesn’t just hit Lyon; it sends shockwaves through Ligue 1’s commercial value and leaves a huge fanbase disappointed.
Furthermore, it shows how quickly poor money management can topple even the biggest clubs.
Therefore, the appeal’s result will decide if they bounce back to Ligue 1 or start fresh in Ligue 2.
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