Lyon were relegated to Ligue 2 following a decision from the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG), French soccer's financial watchdog, seven months after they were provisionally relegated for financial mismanagement. The club announced they will appeal the decision, buying them more time to meet the DNCG's financial requirements.

Olympique Lyonnais have been officially relegated to Ligue 2 after French football’s financial watchdog, the DNCG, upheld its earlier ruling following

Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated to Ligue 2, French football's financial watchdog (DNCG) said on Tuesday following an audit of the club, which said it would appeal the decision immediately.