While the first day of Ligue 2 will take place next weekend, the Girondins de Bordeaux are still awaiting a decision regarding their future.
Administratively demoted to National 1 by the DNCG, which undermined the survival of one of the most legendary clubs in Ligue 1, the FCGB had seized the CNOSF to judge its financial stability and its sustainability in Ligue 2. Gérard Lopez, the Aquitaine president, had solidified his case before going before the commission last Thursday, ensuring that the club was not in default and could assume the team's season in Ligue 2, thanks in particular to the fund. American investment Kingstreet.
This Monday morning, the CNOSF rendered its decision according to information from our colleagues from South-West.
The advisory opinion is in favor of maintaining the Girondins de Bordeaux in Ligue 2, a victory for the club.
The final decision should be made on Wednesday by the executive committee of the French Federation (FFF) which meets by videoconference.
Two possible outcomes: either the Comex confirms the opinion of the CNOSF and the Girondins will play in Ligue 2 next year, or the Comex goes against the latter and follows the decision of the DNCG in the first instance.
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At that time, the survival of the Bordeaux club will be more than ever in danger, even if the leaders have announced that they want to take their case to the Administrative Court, their last resort.
The Ligue 2 championship begins on Saturday 30. If the Girondins hold their own, they will travel to Valenciennes.
Otherwise, Villefranche will take the place of the Girondins.
