France: Olympique Lyonnais administratively relegated to Ligue 2 BKT by the DNCG

Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1 McDonald's) have been administratively relegated to Ligue 2 BKT by the Commission de Contrôle des Clubs Professionnels as part of the examination process of the clubs' status for the 2025-26 season, announced the LFP on 24/06/2025.

The DNCG, which had already ordered such a measure as a precautionary decision when examining the club's situation for the 2024-25 season, was not convinced by the arguments of Eagle Football Group, owner of Olympique Lyonnais, which announced the sale of Rayan Cherki to Manchester City FC (Premier League) for €42.5m (including a €6m bonus) on 10/06, two weeks before the sale of Eagle Football Holdings' (EFG's parent company) stake (around 44%) in Crystal Palace FC (Premier League), which could bring in £190m (€222m) according to the British media BBC and The Guardian, on 23/06/2025.

"Olympique Lyonnais takes note of the incomprehensible decision issued by the DNCG and confirms that it will appeal immediately," reacted the club owned by John Textor. "Over the last few months, we have worked closely with the DNCG, satisfying all…