Lille hit transfer ban
Lille OSC, a French professional football club, has indeed been hit with a transfer ban by the French Football Federation (FFF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
The ban was imposed due to the club's breach of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. Lille was found to have exceeded the allowed amount of losses in their financial accounts over a three-year period, which led to the ban.
The transfer ban means that Lille will not be able to register any new players during the current transfer window, and they will also be unable to participate in any European competitions for the next two seasons.
This is a significant blow to the club, as they were looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The ban will likely have a significant impact on their ability to compete with other top clubs in France and Europe.
It's worth noting that Lille has appealed the decision, but the ban remains in place until the appeal is heard and a decision is made.