Lyon (AFP) – France international midfielder Corentin Tolisso has completed his return to Lyon from Bayern Munich, the French Ligue 1 side announced on Friday. The 27-year-old, who left Lyon to join Bayern in 2017 for 41.5 million euros, was out of contract with the Bundesliga champions and has signed a five-year deal with the French […]

Lyon (AFP) – Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said on Tuesday a deal had been struck for US businessman John Textor to complete a takeover of the seven-time French champions. Eagle Football Holdings, a sports investment vehicle controlled by Crystal Palace shareholder Textor, is set to acquire a majority stake in the Ligue 1 club. "We […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Lyon won the Women's Champions League on Saturday after beating Barcelona 3-1 to be crowned queens of Europe for a record-extending eighth time. First half goals from Amandine Henry, Ada Hegerberg and Catarina Macario were enough to take the title from pre-match holders Barca, who pulled one back through captain Alexia […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – The Women's Champions League used to take pride of place in Lyon's trophy cabinet, and on Saturday the leading French side will hope to reclaim the title when they face holders Barcelona in the final in Turin (kick-off 1700 GMT). Lyon have won a record seven Champions Leagues, including five in […]

Paris (AFP) – Record seven-time winners Lyon saw off French rivals Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday to join holders Barcelona in the final of this season's Women's Champions League. The showpiece in the Italian city of Turin on May 21 will bring together the leading side in European women's football over the last decade and the […]

Paris (AFP) – Holders Barcelona and record seven-time winners Lyon are on course for a Women's Champions League final showdown next month as they take leads into the second legs of their semi-final ties this weekend. A Barcelona side captained by reigning Ballon d'Or Alexia Putellas appear unstoppable in the women's game, as last week's […]

Paris (AFP) – Andy Delort headed in a late winner as Nice beat Lorient 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday to revive their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League before Lyon put six hapless Bordeaux. Delort had put Nice in front with a penalty early in the second half on the Cote d'Azur […]

Lyon (AFP) – Brazilian winger Tete scored the winning goal in Lyon's 3-2 victory over Angers two minutes after coming on for his debut Sunday following his arrival from Shakhtar Donetsk this week. The 22-year-old has signed for Lyon for the rest of the season after FIFA said Ukraine-based players could temporarily suspend their contracts […]

London (AFP) – Newcastle on Sunday announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee reported to be around £40 million ($54 million). Guimaraes, 24, is head coach Eddie Howe's third signing of the transfer window, following the arrivals of England international Kieran Trippier and New […]

London (AFP) – Newcastle on Sunday announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Guimaraes, 24, is head coach Eddie Howe's third signing of the transfer window, following the arrivals of England international Kieran Trippier and New Zealand international Chris Wood. "Bruno is a hugely […]

Lyon (AFP) – Former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng joined Ligue 1 side Lyon on Wednesday after his contract with the German giants expired. Boateng, 32, a World Cup winner with Germany in 2014, has agreed a two-year deal with the French side. Boateng was a regular at the heart of the Bayern defence for […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri has joined French side Lyon on loan for the remainder of the season, the Premier League club announced Thursday. The 27-year-old Brazil-born Italy international, who can play at left-back or wing-back, joined the Blues from Roma in January 2018. Emerson, a member of the Italy squad that won […]

Lyon (AFP) – Lyon have demoted  Brazilian centre-back Marcelo to the reserves due to "inappropriate behaviour", the club announced on Tuesday. French media reported the two sides were negotiating ending the 34-year-old's contract. In a statement, the Ligue 1 outfit said Marcelo's behaviour in the dressing room was "inappropriate" following Sunday's 3-0 loss to Angers, […]

Paris (AFP) – Lyon were held to a 1-1 draw by Brest in their opening game of the Ligue 1 season on Saturday before Paris Saint-Germain begin their bid to reclaim the French title later. Playing their first game under new Dutch coach Peter Bosz, Lyon needed a second-half Islam Slimani goal to earn a […]

Seville (Spain) (AFP) – Barcelona announced the signing of Memphis Depay on Saturday, with the striker to join when his contract with Lyon expires at the end of this month. Barca have agreed a two-year deal with Depay, who becomes the club's third signing on a free transfer this summer after moves for Sergio Aguero […]