Lyon were hit with a provisional demotion to Ligue 2 back in November amid concerns about their finances, having reportedly racked up over €500m in debt.

Although the dramatic consequences of Lyon’s problems have just come to fruition, the issues that have led to their relegation to Ligue 2 stem back further than recent years. OL have been ...

Seven-time French champions Lyon, owned by American businessman John Textor, have been relegated to the second tier of French football due to the club's financial problems.

Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 after an audit by French football financial watchdog; seven-time French champions will appeal against decision; Lyon are owned by John Textor, who has sold his stake in ...

Lyon, a top-tier French club, has been demoted to Ligue 2 due to financial concerns. The decision was taken after a meeting by the Direction Nationale du Controle de Gestion (DNCG), with Lyon ...

After the meeting, Lyon's president John Textor said he remained confident of avoiding the drop to Ligue 2 for next season, where the club has not played since 1989.

Ligue 1 giants Lyon have been relegated from the French top flight due to their massive debts which previously surpassed €500m. Lyon, along with several top Ligue 1 sides, appeared before the ...

PSG has made an unexpected move to assist struggling rivals Lyon, currently facing relegation to Ligue 2. Despite recent tensions between club presidents Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and John Textor, a ...

Seven-time Ligue 1 champions Lyon will appeal their relegation to Ligue 2 after failing to convince France's financial watchdog. The club's president remains confident of avoiding the drop.

Lyon's major honours Lyon have won the Ligue 1 title seven times, all coming in consecutive seasons between 2002 and 2008. They have finished as runners-up on five occasions, most recently in 2016.