Lyon Included in Ligue 1 Fixtures for 2025-26 Season Despite Demotion to Second Tier
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Lyon included in Ligue 1 fixtures for 2025-26 despite demotion to second tier due to financial issues. Scheduled to play Lens in the opening game of the season.
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Lyon were provisionally demoted in November by the DNGC, the body which oversees the accounts of French professional football clubs.
Club officials, including owner John Textor, met with the DNGC earlier this week but failed to convince the body that the club had improv
Lyon are included in the Ligue 1 fixtures for next season despite being demoted to France's second tier because of poor finances.
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