Marseille’s big risk paid off. Lyon, on the other hand, may end up in Ligue 2 or banned from European competition
A few high rollers in Ligue 1 took big risks this season. With the financial crisis in French football grave and deepening, Marseille and Lyon rolled the dice. The bet has not paid off for everyone, and Lyon could yet be left counting their pennies.
“The club’s future has been uncertain since the start of the season; that is why, since the beginning, we set ourselves the target of qualifying for the Champions League,” admitted Lyon defender Moussa Niakhaté after their 2-0 defeat to Monaco on Saturday. The club’s financial situation is dire. With debts amounting to €540m, desperation gripped Lyon this season.
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