Monday briefing: Botafogo file lawsuit against Lyon over €125.5m unpaid loans
IMAGO
7 April 2026 - 4:30 AM
Botafogo have initiated legal proceedings against Olympique Lyonnais, seeking repayment of more than €125.5 million linked to a series of loans provided to the French club, according to a statement issued by the Brazilian side.
The Rio de Janeiro club said the funds, totalling over 745 million Brazilian reais, were transferred as part of a shared management structure within Eagle Football Group following Lyon’s acquisition in 2022.
Botafogo said Lyon’s current leadership had termi
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