"He has everything it takes to do well. He's someone who people listen to, he knows where he wants to go and he has a lot of experience. This is not the candidacy of a party, but that of a Lyonnais, Aulas announced when he launched his campaign in September."
"Aulas spent 36 years at Lyon until 2023, during which the club rose from the second division to win seven consecutive titles, and remains an important figure in French football. He is the vice-president of the French football federation (FFF) and president of the national women's football league, roles which have led to concerns being raised over potential conflicts of interest."
"Although Aulas claims to be above party politics, a civil society candidate in his own words, he has worked to secure the backing of several opposition parties. His team consists of a coalition ranging from the Renaissance party of France's president, Emmanuel Macron, to the right-wing Les Republicains."
Jean-Michel Aulas, the 76-year-old former Lyon football club president, is running for mayor of Lyon as a civil society candidate despite backing from multiple opposition parties ranging from Macron's Renaissance to the right-wing Les Republicains. The campaign has garnered support from notable football figures including striker Karim Benzema and Bafetimbi Gomis, who praised Aulas's experience and leadership. Aulas consistently leads polls at approximately 40% against incumbent Green mayor Gregory Doucet, who leads a left-wing coalition. A second round will occur if no candidate achieves 50% in the first round. However, Aulas faces scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest given his roles as vice-president of the French football federation and president of the national women's football league, which recently forced him to withdraw a campaign promise regarding stadium construction.
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