Lyon: Seven Days to Appeal Relegation Decision

Lyon has seven days to appeal the decision of the Direction Nationale de Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG), the financial supervisory authority of French football, which relegated them to the second division due to "insufficient financial guarantees."

Lyon's management expressed their disagreement with the decision, emphasizing that they had complied with all the DNCG's requests, including capital contributions and the sale of Crystal Palace by John Textor. They also claim to have a stable cash flow for the 2025/26 season.

If the appeal is rejected, Lyon can appeal to the CNOSF (French National Olympic and Sports Committee) or the civil courts, but these actions are considered to have limited influence. If Lyon fails to overturn the decision, Reims will take their place in Ligue 1.