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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Pa Sports Staff

Seven-time French champions Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 over financial woes

Key players including Alexandre Lacazette have been sold in a bid to improve the French club's financial state - (Getty Images)

French giants Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2 after failing to convince authorities they have resolved their financial difficulties.

The seven-time French champions were hit with a provisional relegation back in November after racking up massive debts, and although they have since sold a number of first-team players, French football watchdog the DNCG upheld the relegation following meetings on Tuesday.

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