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 ...

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.

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 has been saved from Ligue 1 relegation as their appeal to overturn the decision was made on Wednesday, July 9. However, this has put Crystal Palace's participation in the Europa League under ...

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.

French giants Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2 after failing to convince authorities they have resolved their financial difficulties. The seven-time French champions were hit with a provisional ...

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 ...

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 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 ...