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Thursday briefing: Lyon crisis deepens as former president Aulas freezes €14.5 million of club’s funds

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31 August 2023 - 4:30 AM

Lyon have been plunged deeper into crisis following a major escalation in the dispute between American owner John Textor, who acquired the club last December through his Eagle Football business, and former president Jean-Michel Aulas.

As reported by L’Équipe, the Lyon Chamber of Commerce has frozen €14.5 million of the club’s funds, as well as the pledges of security held by Textor, following a request from Aulas. As a result, Lyon have no liquidity with just two days to go until th

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