Olympique Lyonnais prepares for the resumption of training on Monday, an event that contrasts strongly with the financial concerns that currently occupy the club. The management, led by Michele Kang and Michael Gerlinger, is facing a difficult financial situation as a result of poor management in previous years. The club is facing intense pressure from the regulatory authorities, including the DNACG, and will have to present a solid cash flow plan, including an availability of almost EUR 100 million and progressively reduced deficit targets until 2028-2029. In addition, UEFA closely monitors the club due to non-compliance with fair financial play, imposing restrictions and deficit reduction targets.

Along with these financial challenges, several players from Olympique Lyonnais were selected for the Euro 2025. Kadidiatou Diani, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Amel Majri, Alice Somba and Selma Bacha will represent the French team in Switzerland from July 2 to 27. The French team is in Group D with England, the Netherlands and Wales, a group that is particularly well-known with the last two European champions. Damaris Egurrola, OL player since 2021, will be back with her teammates from Lyon during the last band phase against the Netherlands on Sunday 13 July.

The 2025-2026 season is expected to peril OL, both economically and sportingly. Economic uncertainty has a direct impact on the composition of the team, with only 27 players fit out of 29 invited, due in particular to injuries. The French team, competing with the Euro, will have to face formidable opponents, but the hope remains that the performance of the players in the selection will help to re-enhance the club’s image and attract investments. The schedule of matches of the team from France and the Netherlands to the Euro 2025 is specified for each match.

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