Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 due to debts

Lyon has been relegated to Ligue 2 following a decision by the Control and Management Committee in France, due to financial problems.

The decision was made due to the club's debts, which amount to 200 million euros. Lyon has the right to appeal and is expected to take legal action to prevent the relegation.

If the decision remains in effect, Lyon will play in the second division for the first time since 1989. They have had 36 consecutive seasons in the top division.

Lyon is owned by American businessman John Textor, who also has shares in Botafogo. The financial management of the club in France led to the current situation.