The financial situation of Olympique Lyonnais was at the heart of the discussions with the DNCG, the appeal commission being seized to try to keep the club in Ligue 1. Michele Kang, the new boss, managed to secure an agreement by raising 124 million euros, comprising 87 million euros in cash and 37 million euros in financial guarantees. This amount, although less than the 200 million euros initially mentioned, convinced the DNCG to keep OL in the elite of French football. A key element of this agreement was Kang’s promise that his predecessor, John Texto, would not take over the reins of the club, thus ensuring the financial and sporting stability of the team.

Along with these financial developments, the Professional Football League announced the launch of Ligue 1+, a new chain dedicated to the championship. Launched on August 15, the platform will broadcast eight out of ten meetings, including the Sunday evening poster produced by Mediawan Sport. Renowned journalists and commentators, such as Xavier Domergue and Benoît Cheyrou, were recruited to lead the channel. The Ligue 1+ subscription will be offered at EUR 14.99 per month, with a special offer for children under 26 years of age. The LFPro hopes to attract a million subscribers in the first season and 2.4 million subscribers by 2029, despite previous failures of similar channels such as DAZN.

Finally, several players from Olympique Lyonnais competed in the Euro 2025. Leila Wandelers, a Swiss team, distinguished himself during the group phase, contributing to the qualification of his team for the eighth final. Switzerland will face Finland in the quarter-finals, a crucial game for qualifying. Other players, such as Ada Hegerberg and Ingrid Engen in Norway, are also competing. The full programme of Switzerland’s Euro 2025 matches was detailed, highlighting the importance of the next game against Finland for the next competition.