Bordeaux have been plunged deeper into crisis after being relegated to the third tier of French football due to their increasing financial issues. 'Girondins de Bordeaux will appeal the DNCG's decision to relegate the club to National 1,' the club said in a statement. 'It is with dismay that FCGB notes the DNCG's decision to announce an administrative relegation to the third tier. Bordeaux racked up just 31 points in the top flight last season, scoring 52 and conceding a league-high total of 91 goals. The DNCG tried to relegate Bordeaux to Ligue 1 last season but the club kept their place after a fierce battle.

Source: Express June 15, 2022 21:13 UTC