Storied French club Lyon won its appeal against relegation on Wednesday and will stay in Ligue 1 next season. The seven-time French champion was relegated to the se

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