Following Lyon’s relegation to Ligue 2, supporters have demonstrated and demanded that owner John Textor step down.
WHAT OCCURRED?
After the great club was automatically demoted to Ligue 2 due to financial mismanagement, Lyon supporters gathered to the streets to chant in protest of owner Textor and demand that he quit the French powerhouses, according to a video posted on X.
THE LARGER IMAGE
Back in November, Lyon was given a temporary relegation, with the remaining months of the season to address their financial predicament, which had been getting worse for years. The National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG), a French football watchdog, stated on June 24 that the seven-time Ligue 1 winners will be demoted despite having lost a number of important players since then, notably Rayan Cherki, who recently joined Manchester City. The club, whose owner, Textor, just sold his Crystal Palace shares, is reportedly going to appeal the ruling.
WERE YOU AWARED?
They have maintained their position as one of France’s best clubs for almost two decades, reaching the Europa League quarterfinals and placing sixth in the top flight in 2024–2025.
