Olympique Lyonnais
Textor plans in spotlight after OL relegation threat
Olympique Lyonnais, the Ligue 1 club owned by John Textor, has been threatened with relegation and placed under a transfer ban after French football’s financial regulator expressed concerns over financial mismanagement.
Lyon, Nice lead Ligue 1 revolt over delayed beIN payments
Ligue 1 clubs are losing patience with France's Professional Football League (LFP) over the handling of its relationship with domestic rights partner beIN Sports, which continues to withhold its first…
Lyon defies French gloom with record revenues
Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has defied the wider financial gloom in French football by announcing record revenues for the 2023-24 period after selling its OL Feminin women’s team and enjoying a large income spike from events at its Groupama Stadium.
Growth in France drives MG Motor’s Lyon renewal
After record growth in France over the term of its previous deal, MG Motor has extended its sponsorship of Olympique Lyonnais for another three years.
Lyon sells LDLC Arena to former owner Aulas in €160m deal
Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has announced the sale of the LDLC Arena, its basketball and entertainment venue, to former president Jean-Michel Aulas
Embattled Lyon renews with long-term partner Adidas to 2029
Olympique Lyonnais has received a welcome commercial boost after its long-running kit manufacturing agreement with Adidas was extended to 2029
Struggling Lyon considering US flotation as losses mount
Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais is considering a listing on the New York stock exchange next year and the sale of non-core assets after announcing losses of €99m ($104m) for the past financial year.
OL announces record revenues thanks to CVC payouts
French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has announced record revenues of €289.7m ($318.8m) for the 2022-23 financial year thanks to its receipt of payments from CVC Capital Partners’ investment in the French league’s commercial entity.
Textor takes OL president role as Aulas departs after 36 years
American investor John Textor has replaced Jean-Michel Aulas as president of French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and will also act as interim chief executive until a permanent appointment is made
Lyon denies Kang to buy women’s team, puts OL Reign up for sale
French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has denied reports that Michele Kang, who owns the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), is set to buy a 52-per-cent stake of Lyon's…
Textor finally completes Lyon takeover
American entrepreneur John Textor has finally completed his takeover of Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais after six months of negotiations
Textor’s Lyon takeover ‘has been concluded’
The long-awaited takeover of Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais by American investor John Textor will be completed by December 19
Textor insists Lyon takeover is still on despite missing ‘final’ deadline
American investor John Textor has insisted that his takeover of Olympique Lyonnais will go ahead “in the coming days”, despite being given a “final” deadline of yesterday (Wednesday) to complete the dea…
Textor handed final deadline for Lyon takeover
OL Groupe, the holding company of Olympique Lyonnais, has given American investor John Textor a deadline of this Wednesday, December 7, to complete his takeover of the Ligue 1 club
Ideal Pneu takes shirt sponsor status at Olympique Lyonnais Féminin
Ideal Pneu, a chain of retail outlets specialising in vehicle tyres, has extended and upgraded its sponsorship deal with French Division 1 Féminine football club Olympique Lyonnais.
European heavyweights to compete in Dubai Super Cup during Qatar 2022
English Premier League football clubs Arsenal and Liverpool, Italian Serie A team AC Milan and French Ligue 1 outfit Olympique Lyonnais will compete in a tournament in Dubai next month, while the 2022…
Lyon renews long-term association with Sportfive
French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais has renewed its agreement with the Sportfive agency
Textor’s Lyon takeover postponed again
The proposed takeover of French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais by Eagle Football, a company owned by US investor John Textor, has been delayed again as the American seeks to complete proof of financing