In the 2008-2009 season, Bordeaux, one of France's established teams, became the champion in Ligue 1. However, they are now disappearing into history. Most recently, the French club, which was relegated to Ligue 2 at the end of the 2021-2022 season, is on the verge of closure. THEY WERE RELEGATEDLast season, Bordeaux finished 12th in Ligue 2 with 50 points, and due to debts, they were relegated from Ligue 2 to the National League (3rd League) instead of returning to Ligue 1. THEY RENOUNCED PROFESSIONAL STATUSAccording to the French press, Sud Ouest, Bordeaux has informed the French Football Federation that they have renounced the professional status they acquired in 1937. As of June 30, Bordeaux, which suffered a loss of 40 million euros, will automatically terminate the contracts of all its players and close its facilities because it renounced professional status. ACHIEVEMENTSBordeaux last won the Ligue 1 title in the 2008-2009 season, securing their 6th championship. Bordeaux also has 4 French Cups, 3 French League Cups, and 2 French Super Cups. The French team's coach is former Galatasaray player Albert Riera.
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