Seven-time French champions Lyon relegated over finances
56d ago
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BBC Sport
Seven-time French Ligue 1 champions Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated to Ligue 2 due to financial irregularities. The decision, announced earlier today, stems from an audit revealing unsustainable debt levels and breaches of financial fair play regulations. Lyon, a dominant force in French football in the early 2000s, has struggled in recent years, and this relegation marks a significant blow to the club's prestige and future prospects. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) confirmed th