The Girondins de Bordeaux have a last minute reprieve to play in Ligue 2
July 27 – On the eve of the new French season, the Girondins de Bordeaux have been reinstated in Ligue 2 by the French Football Federation (FFF).
On Saturday, Bordeaux will kick off their season against Valenciennes in the second tier of French football after a vote by the FFF in favor of allowing the club to compete in Ligue 2.
In June, the Girondins de Bordeaux were relegated from two divisions of Ligue 1 to third place due to financial problems. The move was made by French football's financial watchdog, the DNCG, but on Monday the National Olympic Committee (CNOSF) ruled in favor of the struggling club, a decision which was backed by the executive committee. of the FFF on Wednesday.
"We welcome this decision which is a huge relief for the club and the players as well as the 300 employees, partners and supporters who continue to believe in our project and our commitment to defend it", declared the managing director. of Bordeaux - General Thomas Jacquemier.
“However, our objective is clear: to return to Ligue 1 as soon as possible. »
In recent seasons, Bordeaux have experienced financial difficulties, with M6, King Street and then Gerard Lopez at the helm of the club.
Debts piled up and the DNCG relegated Bordeaux twice, first to Ligue 2 and then to the third division. Bordeaux won six Ligue 1 titles and made the UEFA Cup final in 1996. The club also reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 2009-10.
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July 27 – On the eve of the new French season, the Girondins de Bordeaux have been reinstated in Ligue 2 by the French Football Federation (FFF).
On Saturday, Bordeaux will kick off their season against Valenciennes in the second tier of French football after a vote by the FFF in favor of allowing the club to compete in Ligue 2.
In June, the Girondins de Bordeaux were relegated from two divisions of Ligue 1 to third place due to financial problems. The move was made by French football's financial watchdog, the DNCG, but on Monday the National Olympic Committee (CNOSF) ruled in favor of the struggling club, a decision which was backed by the executive committee. of the FFF on Wednesday.
"We welcome this decision which is a huge relief for the club and the players as well as the 300 employees, partners and supporters who continue to believe in our project and our commitment to defend it", declared the managing director. of Bordeaux - General Thomas Jacquemier.
“However, our objective is clear: to return to Ligue 1 as soon as possible. »
In recent seasons, Bordeaux have experienced financial difficulties, with M6, King Street and then Gerard Lopez at the helm of the club.
Debts piled up and the DNCG relegated Bordeaux twice, first to Ligue 2 and then to the third division. Bordeaux won six Ligue 1 titles and made the UEFA Cup final in 1996. The club also reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 2009-10.
Contact the author of this story at moc.l1658972936labto1658972936ofdlr1658972936owedi1658972936sni@i1658972936tnuk.1658972936ardni1658972936mas1658972936
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