French giants Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 over financial issues

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, the French Professional League…

Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 over finances but French giants will appeal against ‘incomprehensible’ decision | Football News

French giants Lyon have confirmed they will appeal against the “incomprehensible” decision to relegate them to Ligue 2 after failing to convince authorities they have resolved their financial difficulties. The…

‘A perfect storm’: multi-club ownership, Crystal Palace and a looming court threat

In the waterfront offices of Uefa’s House of European Football headquarters in Nyon, the legal team are preparing for an unwanted trip around Lake Geneva to Lausanne. Over the course…

Sources: USA’s Matt Turner to join Lyon in $9M move

Jeff CarlisleJun 9, 2025, 07:53 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. United States goalkeeper Matt Turner is set for a move…

Sources: Man City closing on Rayan Cherki deal for £33.7m from Lyon

Manchester City expect to clinch a deal to sign Lyon forward Rayan Cherki, sources told ESPN. The 21-year-old, who impressed in his international debut for France against Spain on Thursday,…

Bath 37 – 12 Lyon

Tries from Tom Dunn, Max Ojomoh, Beno Obano, Ben Spencer, in addition to the boot of Finn Russell saw Bath to Challenge Cup final victory over Lyon; decision to show…

Lyon Women 1 – 4 Arsenal Women

Arsenal completed a stunning comeback thanks to a 4-1 victory in the second leg to book their place in the Women’s Champions League final with a 5-3 win on aggregate.…

Lyon vs Arsenal: Comeback win ‘unexplainable,’ says Joe Montemurro

Apr 27, 2025, 03:46 PM ET Arsenal reached their first Women’s Champions League final in 18 years on Sunday, taking down French powerhouse Lyon with a remarkable 4-1 away win.…

Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (agg 7-6): Ruben Amorim invokes spirit of 1999 after incredible Europa League comeback | Football News

Ruben Amorim says he never lost hope in a Manchester United comeback against Lyon after being inspired by watching back footage of the famous 1999 Champions League final win ahead…

Man United inspired by 1999 triumph for wild Lyon comeback

MANCHESTER, England — Ruben Amorim said he watched Manchester United’s 1999 documentary for “inspiration” before his team fought back from the brink of Europa League elimination to record a stunning…