The subsequent reports of the scandal completely tarnished the Valenciennes's image and several players departed the club amid embarrassment and speculation that they were also involved in the plot. With the club now playing in Ligue 2, Valenciennes was unable to cope with the damage instilled on it due to the scandal and finished dead last in the league, thus falling to the third division for the first time in the club's lifetime.
The subsequent reports of the scandal severely damaged Valenciennes's image, causing several players to leave amid embarrassment and suspicion that they were part of the plot. As a result, playing in Ligue 2, Valenciennes struggled with the fallout from the scandal and finished last in the league, which marked the club's first drop to the third division.