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Wednesday briefing: Olympique Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 following DNCG ruling

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25 June 2025 - 4:30 AM

Olympique Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2 following a meeting with the French football watchdog, the DNCG, the LFP confirmed in an official statement.

The club was provisionally relegated in November, pending an improvement in its financial situation. The DNCG made clear at the time that failure to stabilise the club’s finances would result in relegation.

Lyon still have the right to appeal the decision and submit new financial evidence that could influence the outcome.

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