A large number of OL supporters and journalists gathered in Paris to attend the hearing of Lyon leaders in front of the DNACG, a commission to monitor French football. The stakes are crucial: avoid relegation of the club in League 2. The magnitude of the determination of the supporters is even manifested in desperate initiatives, such as the sale of personal goods, illustrating the sense of urgency and deep attachment to the team. This raises broader questions about the potential consequences of relegation, not only for OL, but also for other clubs and for the European representation of French football.

The possible relegation of OL could have a significant impact on the French and European football landscape. Reims, for example, could return to a place in Ligue 1, while the absence of OL in the Europa League would open an opportunity in Strasbourg, which in turn could leave the place for Lens in the Champions League. In parallel to these sporting challenges, Michele Kanga, owner of OL, works actively behind the scenes to try to avoid relegation. She is supported by JohnTextor, who left as president after being unable to meet the club’s financial requirements.

In a political context, Michele Kanga met with the Minister of Sports and Aurore Bergé, responsible for gender equality. This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the persistent inequalities in sport, particularly in terms of women’s representation in power positions. A detailed report highlighted this absence and proposed concrete solutions, such as quotas, support for sport professions and conditions related to subsidies. The Minister of Sports stressed the importance of the development of women’s sport, citing the growing enthusiasm of the public, such as Euro 2025, and pledged to continue efforts to structure women’s elite sport in a sustainable manner.