Girondins de Bordeaux file appeal with CNOSF against exclusion from national competitions

Published Jul 27, 07:15 PM UTC

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The Girondins de Bordeaux have officially filed an appeal with the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) to contest their exclusion from all national competitions. The club has until Friday to provide proof of 10 million euros, either within the club or in an escrow account, to finance remaining 2025-2026 deadlines and guarantee those for the upcoming fiscal year. Hope rests on investment fund Sparta Capital, which is in talks to acquire Gérard Lopez's shares and is seeking investors. The CNOSF hearing is expected next week. If the decision is favorable, the French Football Federation (FFF) could reintegrate Bordeaux into National 1, expanding the 4th division to 17 teams for the 2026-2027 season.

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Appeal Submitted to Contest Exclusion from National Competitions

Les Girondins de Bordeaux have launched what is widely regarded as their final opportunity to secure a place in French football's national league structure. The club officially filed an appeal with the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) on Monday to contest its exclusion from all national competitions.

The move was first reported by Sud-Ouest last week and subsequently confirmed by the Bordeaux club itself.

Key Deadline: Friday for Financial Proof

Club management now has until Friday to complete the appeal file. They must provide evidence of €10 million in available funds—either held within the club or placed in an escrow account—to:

Finance the remaining 2025-2026 deadlines
Guarantee financial commitments for the upcoming fiscal year

Sparta Capital Emerges as Potential Lifeline

To meet this financial requirement, Bordeaux is pinning its hopes on investment fund Sparta Capital, which is currently in negotiations to acquire Gérard Lopez's shares in the club. The fund is actively seeking investors to support the acquisition.

Next Steps and Potential Outcomes

According to Sud-Ouest, the hearing at the CNOSF is expected to take place next week. If the committee rules in Bordeaux's favor, the French Football Federation (FFF) could reintegrate the club into National 1. This would result in the fourth-division championship having 17 teams instead of the standard 16 for the 2026-2027 season.

Published: 27/07/2026 21:11 | Updated: 27/07/2026 21:12

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Original headline: Les Girondins de Bordeaux ont envoyé un recours au CNOSF

Original language: FR

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