Lyon will remain in Ligue 1 next season after winning their appeal over the relegation imposed upon them by the body which oversees the finances of French football teams, the club confirmed in a statement.

Storied French club Lyon won its appeal against relegation on Wednesday and will stay in Ligue 1 next season. The seven-time French champion was relegated to the se

Olympique Lyon will remain in the Ligue 1 after their successful appeal against relegation to Ligue 2 following their poor financial status. The French giants were provisionally relegated in November