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Tuesday briefing: Olympique Lyon give John Textor final deadline to complete takeover

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6 December 2022 - 4:30 AM

Olympique Lyon have given American businessman John Textor a final deadline of this Wednesday, 7th December to complete his takeover of the club – and said they will abandon the sale if there are any further delays.

Completion of the deal has been held up since 17th November, when the takeover was due to be finalised following two previous postponements on 30th September and 21st October.

Approval is still being sought from the English Premier League and Crystal Palace, in

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