For several days, there has been uncertainty about the future of Olympique Lyonnais (OL). Following a relegation to Ligue 2 on 24 June, a decision that shocked the management and supporters, the club today presents itself to the appeal commission of the financial gendarme. This situation led to a profound questioning of the club’s organisation, particularly regarding John Textor’s place. The atmosphere is heavy, and even the most optimistic are struggling to mask their concern about this prospect.

The main issue of this hearing is economic. Recent management of the club by John Textor has raised serious questions and plunges the entire Lyon ecosystem into doubt. Despite the austerity efforts of Michele Kang, the club’s survival is uncertain. The prospect of no longer playing League 1 has already been raised, and it is far from reassuring. The entire city and club are anxiously awaiting the verdict of the appeal commission, which should fall in the late afternoon.

On social networks, concern is palpable. The supporters express their feeling that this day could mark the end of their status as Ligue 1 supporters, or even OL as they know it. The excitement of the previous days, linked to the perspective of the Champions League, has been replaced by a deeper fear of the club’s survival. This situation perfectly sums up OL’s state of mind today: a fight to exist, a real issue of life or death for the institution.