
28 January 2025 - 4:30 AM
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Tuesday briefing: Eagle Football announce €83 million boost for Lyon amid battle to stay in Ligue 1
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Lyon owner John Textor’s Eagle Football Group has said it has generated fresh funds of €83 million for the Ligue 1 club over the past four months as it battles to secure its top-flight status following the provisional relegation imposed by the DNCG in November.
In a statement, Eagle Football said the additional finances were generated “during the 4th quarter of 2024 and January 2025.” The amount includes €21.3 million from the American businesswoman Michelle Kang, who acquired the Lyon
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