Asked at the microphone of Canal +, Jean-Michel Aulas returned to the biggest regret of his career as president of Olympique Lyonnais. A bad memory dating back to April 13, 2005, the day the Gones were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Champions League against PSV Eindhoven, at the Philips Stadion. Hung in the area by Gomes, OL Brazilian striker Nilmar thought he would get a penalty but referee Kim Milton Nielsen did not flinch to everyone’s surprise and to JMA’s greatest misfortune.
“It is the regret of my career. Already, I’m sure there’s a penalty. We disagree with the decision. All were unanimous in saying that there is a penalty. It hurts more and more. It is a perfect distress. Champions League semi-final, you are at the top…” As a reminder, OL have not played in the most prestigious of European competitions since the 2019-2020 season.
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