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Lyon Faces €70M Challenge to Secure Ligue 1 Future

7/3/2025

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Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is at a crossroads, needing to raise 70 million euros to secure its place in Ligue 1 and compete in the Europa League. As the team gears up for the new season, training kicks off on July 7, culminating in a crucial closed-door friendly against FC Villefranche-Beaujolais on July 19.

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Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is at a crossroads, needing to raise 70 million euros to secure its place in Ligue 1 and compete in the Europa League. As the team gears up for the new season, training kicks off on July 7, culminating in a crucial closed-door friendly against FC Villefranche-Beaujolais on July 19.