Lyon, one of the biggest and most successful clubs in French soccer history, has been relegated to Ligue 2 due to financial issues.

Seven-time French champions Lyon, owned by American businessman John Textor, have been relegated to the second tier of French football due to the club's financial problems.

Following a meeting with the DNCG, Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2, the LFP have confirmed in an official statement. Les Gones were handed a provisional relegation during the last meeting with