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French giants Bordeaux relegated to sixth tier for financial irregularities
Al Jazeera10/8/2026
Sport | Football French giants Bordeaux relegated to sixth tier for financial irregularities Six-time French champions Bordeaux, the club where Zinedine Zidane made his name, to play in sixth tier after sanctions. Add Al Jazeera on Google Bordeaux's Matmut Atlantique Stadium hosted football matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including France's men's quarterfinal against Argentina [File: Stephane Mahe/Reuters] By AFP Published On 8 Oct 2026 8 Oct 2026 Six-time French champions Bordeaux, sanctioned in the summer for financial irregularities, will play in the sixth tier of French football this season, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine league confirmed on Thursday.
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