Overview

• France’s DNCG ordered Lyon’s relegation to Ligue 2 after confirming debts exceed €500 million, formalizing a probationary drop first imposed in November 2024.
• The club lodged an immediate appeal against the DNCG ruling, aiming to reverse its forced demotion and preserve its top-flight status.
• John Textor stepped down from all executive roles, and Michele Kang was appointed chairwoman of Olympique Lyon and CEO of Eagle Football alongside co-executive Michael Gerlinger.
• UEFA’s financial control chamber has deferred its decision on Lyon’s and Crystal Palace’s Europa League qualifications due to ongoing multi-club ownership scrutiny.
• UEFA confirmed that a rejected appeal would exclude Lyon from next season’s Europa League, heightening the stakes of the DNCG challenge.