The Direction Nationale du Controle de Gestion (DNCG, the organisation responsible for overseeing the finances of French football clubs) relegated Lyon to the second tier on June 24, with the club confirming later that day that they would appeal the decision, describing it in a statement as “incomprehensible.”

French side Lyon win their appeal against relegation from Ligue 1, leaving Crystal Palace to now wait on a Uefa decision affecting their Europa League place.

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

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The decision regarding Lyon's place in Ligue 1 has a domino effect on a few U.S. players and their club outlooks.

Australia haven’t settled on their XI for the final Test against the West Indies in Kingston and skipper Pat Cummins revealed that “all options” are being considered.

Pat Cummins often confirms his XI the day before a Test, but that wasn't the case in Jamaica with 'unknowns' at play

Australian captain Pat Cummins says champion off-spinner Nathan Lyon may sit out the final Test of the West Indies tour so the tourists can play four main-line quicks.