Thursday briefing: John Textor and Botafogo to pursue Lyon over alleged debts
IMAGO
26 March 2026 - 4:30 AM
John Textor and Brazilian club Botafogo have announced plans to take legal action against Olympique Lyon to recover what they describe as unpaid sums.
In a statement, Botafogo said it would initiate proceedings against Lyon, as well as Eagle Football Holdings, the ownership group previously led by Textor. The club said the action relates to financial obligations it claims remain outstanding.
The dispute centres on alleged transfers involving Botafogo players in July 2024. Botafo
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