Michele Kanget and Michael Gerlinger led an attempt to persuade members of the Federal DNCG, seeking the withdrawal of the sanction imposed fifteen days ago by the football financial gendarme. The hearing, which took place in the early morning and ended in the early afternoon, took place in the utmost secrecy. The Lyon direction arrived discreetly and left the place in the same way, generating a strong expectation of the decision of the DNCG, expected by Wednesday night. In the event of relegation, the club has recourse to the French National Olympic and Sport Committee and even to the administrative court.

This last chance hearing took place at the FFF headquarters, where OL failed to convince the financial gendarme during his first visit, resulting in an administrative relegation to Ligue 2. After three weeks, the Lyon direction was able to prepare a second passage, which ended in the early afternoon with the club leaving in a vehicle with tinted windows. No leader spoke on this passage, leaving the Lyon supporters in a long and uncertain expectation of the decision of the DNCG.

OL’s situation has potential repercussions on other French clubs. A confirmation of the sanction could impact three clubs, notably Strasbourg and Lens, which could lose their places in the Europa League and Europa Conference League. Reims, on the other hand, showed more patience but said he was prepared to stay in League 1 in terms of sport and finance. The stakes are major for OL, affecting not only players and supporters, but also the club’s employees. The DNCG’s decision is therefore waiting for all fans of the club.