Lyon will remain in Ligue 1 next season after winning their appeal over the relegation imposed upon them by the body which oversees the finances of French football teams, the club confirmed in a statement. The decision means Lyon will maintain their top-flight status, which they have retained since the 1988-89 season.

Olympique Lyonnais achieved a crucial victory off the field on Wednesday (9). After appearing before the Appeals Committee of the National Management Control Directorate (DNCG), the French club

Olympique Lyonnais' relegation to Ligue 2 was overturned by the appeals committee of the DNCG, French football's financial watchdog, on Wednesday.