The misfortune of some makes others happy. Lyonnais Olympique fell very low last night. Even lower than we could imagine. Indeed, the DNCG decided to demarize in Ligue 2 the French team, which did not convince during its passing exam. However, John Textor was showing great confidence after his meeting with the financial gendarme of French football. But the American businessman quickly lost his smile when the news was formalized through a press release. “As part of the examination of the situation of clubs for the 2025-2026 sports season, the Professional Club Control Commission made the following decisions in application of article 11 of the DNCG Regulation: OL: Deftation in the Ligue 2.”
Reims should go back to the DNCG
In the process, we learned that the Stade de Reims, which was the unhappy barragist of the 2024-25 season against FC Metz, could ultimately be drafted if the decision to retrograde Lyon was confirmed on appeal. But the Champagne club knows that several stages will have to be taken before being assured of finding the French elite as explained France Bleu. “Everything is not yet won for red and white!” The Lyonnais still have several appeals available to them. They announce to appeal to the Federal DNCG: it is not the same body, because it depends on the French Football Federation and not on the League. Their call should be studied within two weeks. If the Appeal DNCG confirms the relegation, the Lyonnais will be able to turn to the CNOSF, the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. Its role is to look at the file and to assess what blocks between the two parties. It does not give a decision, but an advisory opinion. ”
Then there will be two options. If the opinion is positive, OL will be reinstated. If it is negative, Lyon can turn to the job. Except that it could take time and everyone could be fixed on their fate at the latest at the end of July. The SDR must therefore wait, he who has passed his exam without incident against the DNCG. No measure has been taken against the Champagne club, which must rub their hands according to Union. Despite everything, this possible draft could take concerns at the Jean-Pierre Caillot club. Indeed, Reims should go back to the DNCG according to RMC Sportwhich specifies that a budget between 25 and 30 M € had been presented to the financial gendarme. Which is one of the biggest in L2. It would be complicated to review this budget upwards in the event of a draft ensure our colleagues.
The plans of the completely upset club
In addition, the SDR had already planned everything to evolve in L2. Thus, the transfer window was done accordingly. Yohan Demoncy was recruited to help the team go up. In the direction of departures, the promising Nhoa Sangui was sold yesterday for € 7 million in Paris FC. In the event of maintenance, the decision of the Rémois might have been different. In addition, an interrogation appears since one may wonder which recruitment intends to make the club, which does not yet know at what level it will play? This changes things with regard to players to target and especially the project to be proposed is not the same.
Always from a sporting point of view, France Bleu Add that Reims had planned everything during his pre-season to start his season on the weekend of August 8, against August 15 for the L1. Another concern for the French team, thinking that she would play in L2, she lowered the price of her subscriptions by two. Ditto for VIP services for partners according to France Bleu. This will represent a huge shortfall if the club finally evolves in Ligue 1.. The supporters will be the big winners. This draft could therefore be a poisoned gift for the Stade de Reims, which will face several important issues but which should not issue a reserve to evolve in L1.
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