Edition Lyon – Villeurbanne

Devenir Pro : Quand les Licenciés Régionaux Rencontrent l’Expertise d’une Franchise d’Élite – Secrets pour Réussir dans le Monde Professionnel

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Football Américain en France: Villeurbanne’s ‘Une Journée de Transmission’ Marks a Turning Point By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport June 12, 2025 Villeurbanne, France — On a crisp Saturday morning in June, the Parc des Sports de Gerland became more than just a stadium. It became a classroom. For the first time in French American … Read more

Olympique Lyonnais Financial Crisis: €186.5M Loss and Growing Tension with John Textor

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Financial Freefall: Olympique Lyonnais Posts €186M Loss Amid Textor Power Struggle In the corridors of the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, the conversation has shifted from tactical formations and transfer targets to balance sheets and boardroom warfare. Olympique Lyonnais, one of France’s most storied institutions, has revealed a staggering semi-annual deficit of €186.5 million, a figure … Read more

La justice brésilienne ordonne à l’Olympique lyonnais de payer 20,8 M€ pour des dettes impayées à Botafogo

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Olympique Lyonnais Ordered to Pay €20.8 Million to Botafogo for Unpaid Debts A Brazilian court has ruled that Olympique Lyonnais must pay €20.8 million to Botafogo for outstanding debts, according to multiple verified sources. The decision stems from financial obligations dating back to when both clubs were under the control of American businessman John Textor. … Read more

French Tennis Players Accuse Former Coach of Sexual Assault & Abuse

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Lyon, France – Two former tennis players, Gaëlle Desperrier, 38, and Estelle Metadieu, 32, have publicly accused their ex-coach, identified only as Charles S., of sexual assault and emotional abuse. The allegations, detailed in an extensive report published Wednesday by L’Équipe, span incidents occurring two decades ago at tennis clubs in the Lyon region of … Read more

ASVEL to NBA Europe: Latest on Lyon’s Potential League Switch (2027-2028)

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Tony Parker and ASVEL Eye a Fresh Horizon with Potential NBA Europe Move VILLEURBANNE, France – LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, the French basketball powerhouse led by Tony Parker, is preparing for a significant shift in its competitive landscape. The club is set to leave the EuroLeague after the 2025-26 season, with its sights set on joining … Read more

Martin Satriano: Lyon Sell to Getafe After Short Stint & Endrick Arrival

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Lyon, France – March 30, 2026 – Uruguayan forward Martín Satriano has officially made his loan move to Getafe permanent, Olympique Lyonnais confirmed Monday. The deal is valued at €6 million, with potential bonuses reaching €200,000, bringing an complete to a somewhat transient period for the 25-year-old. The transfer concludes a complex series of moves … Read more

OL: Eagle Football Group Clarifies Ownership & Michele Kang’s Role – No Sale Before 2026

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Lyon, France – The future of Olympique Lyonnais’ leadership structure has been clarified following a statement released Tuesday evening by Eagle Football Group, the holding company that manages the French football club. The announcement addresses recent comments from former president John Textor and information communicated to the French financial markets authority (AMF), solidifying Michele Kang’s … Read more

OL vs Lens: Highlights, Ratings & Reactions as Lens Reaches Coupe de France Semi-Finals

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Lens advanced to the Coupe de France semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Lyon on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The match, which ended 2-2 after extra time, saw Lens ultimately prevail 5-4 in the shootout, continuing their impressive run in the competition. The victory sends Lens into the final four, where they will … Read more

Winter Stock & More at OL

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With the 2026 winter transfer window now complete, we can distinguish two categories of winning clubs in France. In a context of impoverishment of French football, with TV rights at half mast, further cut in 2026-27 from the €165M still donated this season by beIN Sports and DAZN, there are first of all those who … Read more

Judo in Rhône: 15,800+ Licensees & Growing Popularity

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For the Rhône Judo Committee, the year always begins with the Kagami Biraki ceremony, a traditional Japanese festival which means “opening the mirror”. This gesture symbolizes a start to the year marked by strength, harmony and luck. The Committee has no shortage of them. After a last season where it reached, buoyed by the Paris … Read more