Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Olympique Lyonnais Relegated to Ligue 2 After DNCG Audit
A French soccer team, Olympique Lyonnais, which has won many championships, is now going to play in a lower league called Ligue 2.
This happened because a financial group that checks how teams are doing with money had concerns.
The team disagrees, saying they have improved their financial situation and will appeal.
They feel it is unfair given recent investments.
If the ruling stays, another team will get to play in the higher league instead.
Olympique Lyonnais has been relegated to Ligue 2 after a financial audit.
The DNCG, French football's financial watchdog, made the decision.
Lyon will immediately appeal the decision, disputing the ruling.
The club has stated their financial situation has improved due to shareholder contributions and the sale of assets.
If the decision is upheld, Stade de Reims may take Lyon’s spot in Ligue 1.
- Who
- Olympique Lyonnais and John Textor's Eagle Football Group.
- What
- Olympique Lyonnais was relegated to Ligue 2.
- When
- The decision was announced on Tuesday.
- Where
- The relegation affects the French soccer league.
- Why
- Due to financial concerns identified in a DNCG audit.
Olympique Lyonnais's Position
DNCG's Position
Financial Stability
Olympique Lyonnais's Position
Olympique Lyonnais disagrees with the DNCG decision and will appeal, stating the club has sufficient resources and has met DNCG requests.
DNCG's Position
The DNCG determined the club's financial situation was not sufficient for Ligue 1.
- Team
- Olympique Lyonnais
- Relegated To
- Ligue 2
- Financial Watchdog
- DNCG
- Owner
- John Textor
- Debt (approx.)
- 422 million pounds
- Champions
- 7 times