Olympique Lyonnais won the Ligue 1 support, which aroused a strong emotion among the players and the club. After a distressing wait following the decision of the DNCG Appeal Board, the news was greeted with joy and relief. Players like Corentin Tolisso, Georges Mikautadze and Moussa Niakhaté expressed their happiness on social media, sharing photos and messages celebrating the club’s 75th anniversary. Former players such as Houssem Aouare and Rayan Cherki also responded, demonstrating their pride and support. Captain Corentin Tolisso, in particular, seemed particularly eager for this decision, sharing a photo with the club colors on Instagram.

The news of this retention comes as the new president of the club, Michele Kang, is expected for a press conference this Wednesday at 7 p.m. Observers wonder how it managed to reverse the situation after the difficulties encountered by its predecessor, John Textor. The intervention of the investment fund, Textor’s main creditor, is often cited as a key factor in this shift. The group’s representative, Mark Affoiter, was present alongside Michele Kang and Michael Gerlinger during the appeal commission to support the club. This decision to keep OL in Ligue 1 is seen as a first step towards stabilisation of the club.

At the same time, several players from Olympique Lyonnais compete in the Euro 2025 with their national selections. Damaris Egurrola, for example, started the competition with the Netherlands by winning a 3-0 win over the Pays de Galle. The Dutch team will then face England, the defending European champion, in a crucial game to qualify for the quarterfinals. Damaris Egurrola, although starting on the bench, could play an important role in this encounter. The Netherlands’ Euro 2025 programme also includes a match against France, which could determine their course in the competition.