Bordeaux falls to National 2!

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By: Manu Tournoux

It's official for the Girondins de Bordeaux
It’s getting worse and worse for the Girondins de Bordeaux, who won’t even be able to start next season in the National…

Bordeaux in National, it’s no! Already relegated one level by the DNCG despite their maintenance in Ligue 2 obtained on the field in 2023-2024, the Girondins learned Thursday that they would not even be able to play in the third division next season.

The Federal Club Control Commission has announced their administrative demotion to National 2, indicates
The TeamFCGB hoped to start the 2024-2025 season in N1 but failed to convince the financial watchdog of French football during its hearing.

For the moment, the Aquitaine club has not officially communicated, but the situation risks becoming untenable for its owner Gérard Lopez. According to the daily South WestBordeaux would have 90 million euros of debt, while its deficit would be 54 million euros.

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