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
LOGRONO, Spain – Pape Cheikh Diop, a name once associated with promise in French football, is rebuilding his life from the ground up after being the victim of a devastating financial betrayal. The 28-year-old former Olympique Lyonnais midfielder revealed he was defrauded of a substantial sum by someone he considered a father figure, leaving him … Read more
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
Monaco Defeats Lyon in Ligue 1 Clash, Continuing Ascent LYON, France – AS Monaco secured a vital 2-1 victory over Olympique Lyonnais at the Groupama Stadium on Saturday, March 22, 2026, in a closely contested Ligue 1 match. The win propels Monaco closer to the league’s podium positions, while Lyon face increasing pressure as their … Read more
Lyon will be without nine players for their upcoming Ligue 1 match against Le Havre, creating a significant challenge for coach Pierre Sage as they push for a European qualification spot. The extent of the absences, reported by L’Équipe, throws the team’s preparations into disarray ahead of a crucial fixture. The list of unavailable players … Read more
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
PARIS – A coalition of seven prominent French football clubs, including Olympique Lyonnais and FC Metz, have publicly called on the government to accelerate reforms aimed at stabilizing the financially fragile professional football landscape. The appeal centers around a legislative proposal drafted by Senators Laurent Lafon and Michel Savin, initially passed by the Senate in … Read more
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
Former Olympique Lyonnais player, Bafétimbi Gomis supports his former president, Jean-Michel Aulas. Brand support for candidate Jean-Michel Aulas. Like Karim Benzema before him, Bafétimbi Gomis gives his blessing to the former OL president’s candidacy for Lyon town hall. “I had the chance to play and work under President Aulas for five years. His love and … Read more
Lyon – Lyon narrowly won over Lille in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 continuation. Calvin Verdonk et al lost 0-1. Playing at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, Sunday (1/2/2026) evening WIB, Lyon vs Lille was tight. The visiting team had time to put pressure on the hosts first. Lille presented several opportunities through the actions of Matias Fernadez-Pardo … Read more