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Telegraph
09-07-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Crystal Palace face expulsion from Europa League
Lyon were demoted by French football's financial watchdog (DNCG) in November over the poor state of their finances under Eagle Football ownership. Initial relegation was confirmed last month after a meeting between club owner John Textor and the DNCG. Women's football mogul Michele Kang, who owns Lyon's women's team OL Lyonnes, has been appointed president, replacing Textor. 'Today's decision is the first step in restoring confidence in Olympique Lyonnais and we now return our focus to creating success on the pitch, ready for next season,' the French club said. The First Chamber of Uefa's Club Financial Control Body had announced it had 'decided to postpone its assessment of the multi-club ownership case involving Olympique Lyonnais and Crystal Palace' pending the Lyon appeal. Johnson is understood to have paid about £200 million to buy 42.9 per cent of Palace previously owned by US investor Textor. The deal was expected to satisfy Uefa that there are no multi-club issues. It is subject to approval by the Premier League and its owners' and directors' test. The development takes Textor out of the picture at Palace, leaving chairman Steve Parish and original US investors Josh Harris and David Blitzer to run the club, with Johnson as a supportive partner. Textor had neglected to place his shares in Lyon in a blind trust by the early-March deadline in order to comply with Uefa rules.
Vancouver Sun
09-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Exploring France's incredible food scene on a budget? Try the bouchons of Lyon
The decor and vibe at Bouchon Thomas is French hole-in-the-wall chic. It is one of dozens of casual eateries known as bouchons Lyonnais restaurants in Lyon, France. The concept is not posh, polished and pricey, but hearty, authentic and affordable, with a focus on delicious regional fare done well. Therefore, Bouchon Thomas excels at exactly what it's supposed to be. My wife, Kerry, and I would have walked right by its small, nondescript, dark wood facade if it were not for our reservation and Google Maps directions. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. (Note: reservations are a must because Bouchon Thomas is popular with tourists and locals alike.) We were warmly greeted at the door and stepped into a subdued yellow glow of light and a hodgepodge, small, three-level space with only 22 seats at eight tables, worn wood floor, exposed stone wall and open shelves stuffed with crockery, wine bottles and corks. The limited menu is on the chalkboard — all in French, of course. We immediately recognized the salad Lyonnaise the city is famous for: an oozy poached egg and crispy bacon chunks on a bed of greens, topped with Dijon mustard vinaigrette dressing. We determined, with the help of the waiter and his charming Franglish, that the gateau de foie was a delightful pate; the cervelle a traditional sausage; boeuf meniere a cheap cut of beef slow cooked to deliciousness; and the fondant chocolate and vanilla crême brulée the perfect dessert. We ordered it all as part of the 31-euros-per-person prix fixe menu — an incredible deal equivalent to about C$49 for a meal steeped in tradition and tastiness. The red wine was also affordable. We enjoyed a fresh and fruity Domaine Jerome-Paris 2024 Les Forchets from the nearby Beaujolais wine region for 39 euros a bottle (about C$62). Throughout the meal, our conversation became more animated, caught up in French joie de vivre and the fact that we were in Lyon, the undisputed 'world capital of gastronomy.' Powerful French food critic Maurice Edmond Sailland, who used the pen name Curnosky, declared the city such in 1935 and the accolade has stuck. Lyon — a picturesque and historic city of two million inhabitants at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers in the east-central part of France — is a crossroads where the best fish, meat, produce and wine arrives to be bought, sold and cooked. In the late 1800s, Lyon pioneered the concept that restaurants were not just for the rich, but also for the working class. Such eateries were helmed by French mothers using cheap ingredients to make well-prepared, mouth-watering traditional cuisine. They were the inspiration for today's bouchons Lyonnais restaurants. In addition to the many bouchons Lyonnais, the city has an astounding concentration of 18 Michelin-starred restaurants. These tony restos are certainly more expensive than bouchons Lyonnais but are rated as the most affordable in Europe for a Michelin-star lunch or dinner. Kerry and I were in the city to catch AmaWaterways' Flavours of Burgundy river cruise. We boarded the 140-passenger luxury ship, the AmaCello, to sail from Lyon to Dijon on the Saone River. AmaWaterways also leans into the 'world capital of gastronomy' theme and organizes an excursion for all cruisers to visit Les Halles de Lyon, the food hall of all food halls. 'The covered market building from the outside looks nothing special,' admitted our tour guide Marie-Claire. 'It's what's inside that's spectacular.' Indeed. Marie-Claire led us through a menagerie of fishmongers and butchers, fromageries and bakeries, bistros and brasseries. We stopped at Mons Cheese Bar for samples of cheese and wine, Charcuterie Bobosse for foie gras and Jesus sausage (yes, eating it is a religious experience), yet more wine and then the Seve bakery for praline tart. Our food-and-wine journey continued for the next week, with wine-paired lunches and dinners as we floated along the Saone with stops in Macon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Seurre and Dijon. Each day brought a new adventure, visiting castles and chateaus for Burgundy wine tastings (so much incredible Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Beaujolais), and cycling past vineyards taking in one breathtaking vista after another. Appetites fully sated, at the end of our seven-day river cruise, we disembarked in Dijon and flew home to Canada. The sensational food we savoured on our journey is forever etched in our memories, leaving us craving a return visit to the gastronomic capital of the world: Lyon. Getting there : Air Canada makes it easy to get to the 'world capital of gastronomy,' and connect with an AmaWaterways river cruise, with non-stop flights between Montreal and Lyon, departing four times a week Air Canada also continues the Lyonnaise cuisine theme on return flights with onboard lunches of pork terrine with Dijon mustard and boeuf bourguignon (beef slow cooked in Pinot Noir). The writer travelled as a guest of AmaWaterways, which did not read or approve this article before publication.
Calgary Herald
09-07-2025
- Calgary Herald
Exploring France's incredible food scene on a budget? Try the bouchons of Lyon
The decor and vibe at Bouchon Thomas is French hole-in-the-wall chic. Article content It is one of dozens of casual eateries known as bouchons Lyonnais restaurants in Lyon, France. The concept is not posh, polished and pricey, but hearty, authentic and affordable, with a focus on delicious regional fare done well. Article content Article content Article content Article content We were warmly greeted at the door and stepped into a subdued yellow glow of light and a hodgepodge, small, three-level space with only 22 seats at eight tables, worn wood floor, exposed stone wall and open shelves stuffed with crockery, wine bottles and corks. Article content We determined, with the help of the waiter and his charming Franglish, that the gateau de foie was a delightful pate; the cervelle a traditional sausage; boeuf meniere a cheap cut of beef slow cooked to deliciousness; and the fondant chocolate and vanilla crême brulée the perfect dessert. Article content Article content The red wine was also affordable. We enjoyed a fresh and fruity Domaine Jerome-Paris 2024 Les Forchets from the nearby Beaujolais wine region for 39 euros a bottle (about C$62). Article content Article content Throughout the meal, our conversation became more animated, caught up in French joie de vivre and the fact that we were in Lyon, the undisputed 'world capital of gastronomy.' Article content Powerful French food critic Maurice Edmond Sailland, who used the pen name Curnosky, declared the city such in 1935 and the accolade has stuck. Article content Lyon — a picturesque and historic city of two million inhabitants at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers in the east-central part of France — is a crossroads where the best fish, meat, produce and wine arrives to be bought, sold and cooked.
France 24
09-07-2025
- Business
- France 24
Lyon stave off relegation after successful appeal
Last month, Lyon were relegated to the second-tier Ligue 2 by French football's financial watchdog, who had placed the club under budgetary restrictions in November. American businesswoman Michele Kang then took over as club president from compatriot John Textor. The FFF said Lyon would have to cut its wage bill and transfer budget for the upcoming campaign. "Lyon would like to thank the appeal commission after it recognised the ambition of the new management of the club," the club said in a statement. "Today's decision constitutes the first step of re-establishing trust in Lyon." Two weeks ago, Textor said he would take a step back from the day-to-day running of the club. The second-largest shareholder at the club behind Textor, Kang was already president of the Lyon women's team. Lyon finished sixth in Ligue 1 last season to qualify for the Europa League and will be allowed to play in that competition after the successful appeal, but thed had already agreed to pay UEFA a fine. Textor took over as Lyon's majority owner in December 2022 from long-standing boss Jean-Michel Aulas, who had overseen unprecedented success at the French outfit. Lyon won seven consecutive French titles between 2002 and 2008, under Aulas. Textor, 59, also holds stakes in Brazilian side Botafoga and Belgian club Molenbeek. He sold his 43 percent stake in Premier League outfit Crystal Palace in mid-June as he tried to balance the books at Lyon. Lyon have reduced their salary bill with attacker Alexandre Lacazette and goalkeeper Anthony Lopes released. They have sold Rayan Cherki to Manchester City and Maxence Caqueret to Como. Textor said his Eagle group has also put 83 million euros (97 million dollars) into the club. Only five clubs have won Ligue 1 more often. Paris Saint-Germain hold the record with 13 titles. Lyon began their pre-season on Monday. Their first game of the Ligue 1 season a trip to Lens on the weekend of August 15-17. © 2025 AFP
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Lyon win appeal against relegation as Palace's European place put in major doubt
Lyon have won their appeal against relegation to the French second division, a decision which puts Crystal Palace's participation in next season's Europa League in major doubt. Palace thought they had secured a place in Europe's second-tier club competition thanks to their FA Cup final win over Manchester City in May but uncertainty quickly arose as to whether they would be allowed to enter due to UEFA's multi-club ownership rules. Outgoing Palace shareholder John Textor has an interest in French club Lyon, who qualified for the same competition. Lyon had reached a settlement with UEFA agreeing to be excluded from European competitions next season if their relegation was confirmed on appeal, a move which would almost certainly have meant Palace could play in the Europa League. However, Lyon's success and higher league position means Palace are set to be moved down to the Conference League. Sources close to UEFA had previously indicated that Nottingham Forest would take the English spot in the Europa League vacated by Palace. Lyon said in a statement: 'Today's decision is the first step in restoring confidence in Olympique Lyonnais and we now return our focus to creating success on the pitch, ready for next season.' UEFA said on June 30 it was postponing a decision in the case pending the outcome of Lyon's appeal hearing. UEFA has been approached for comment regarding the outcome of the Lyon appeal. Sources close to UEFA on June 30 indicated that no multi-club ownership issue had been identified with regard to Palace shareholder David Blitzer's involvement with Danish side Brondby, who have also qualified for the Conference League, which means the London club should face no barrier in entering UEFA's third-tier club competition.
