Superstar Saki Kumagai hoping to end glittering Lyon career on a high
The influential midfield stalwart’s set to leave the French giants after eight trophy-laden years at the end of the season but not without one last title in the bag, [...]
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Lyon’s extraordinary Women’s Champions League run over
With holders Lyon crashing out of the Women’s Champions League, Martin Whiteley discusses the semi-final ties as teams vie to take the title for a first time. [...]
Wendie Renard proves she’s much more than just a centre-back
Even if time is spent at OL Reign, a return to France down the line should not be ruled out for Wendie Renard, writes Martin Whiteley. Standing over six feet tall, the [...]
Women’s Champions League Final: Unstoppable Lyon land fifth title in a row with win over Wolfsburg
It may have been a different format but the result was a familiar one as Lyon lifted their fifth consecutive Women’s Champions League crown after beating Wolfsburg 3-1 at [...]
Lyon defeat PSG in the Trophée des Championnes
Martin Whiteley looks at Lyon’s win over PSG in the Trophée des Championnes. Back in June, the French Football Federation announced that for the first time there would [...]
The Offside Rule WSL: Liverpool shocked, Arsenal and Manchester United take five, and can Lyon be stopped?
With round one of the Continental League Cup done, Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined in studio by the font of all women’s football knowledge, Sophie Lawson. We [...]
Ligue 1 to watch: Best of the rest race is fascinating in French top flight
So you think Ligue 1 is boring because the title race is over? Think again, says Andrew Gibney. As an outsider looking in, it’s easy to dismiss this season in Ligue 1 as a [...]
From hero to zero: How some players such as Lyon ace Mathieu Valbuena and former Real Madrid star Luis Figo become turncoats to fans
Two matches played in port cities on Sunday saw the contrasting ways returning players can be treated by those who once idolised them. The respectful welcome Morgan [...]
Why Ligue 1 footballers can’t resist the lure of England
With just under a month to go until the transfer window closes shut, there’s already an influx of players from across the channel in England. Although that’s nothing new, [...]
Lyon’s young title contenders are leading by example
By Kevin Hatchard. The transformation of Olympique Lyonnais into a club that bloods youngsters into the first team could culminate in winning Ligue 1 this season – and [...]
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