Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated to Ligue 2, French football's financial watchdog (DNCG) said on Tuesday following an audit of the club.Lyon were provisionally demoted by the DNCG in November for financial mismanagement and the decision was confirmed on Tuesday.

Following a meeting with the DNCG, Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2, the LFP have confirmed in an official statement. Les Gones were handed a provisional relegation during the last meeting with

French giants Olympique Lyonnais, who have won seven Ligue 1 titles and consistently reach deep into European competitions, have been relegated to Ligue 2 for their financial struggles, pending an appeal from the club.