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Valenciennes vs. Lyon
By: Inara |
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Ugh. I hate playing Valenciennes. They’re one of my least favorite teams in Ligue 1, mostly because of their tactics. But they are one of the last few obstacles in our stroll to the title (it stopped being a race a few weeks ago), so it’s important Lyon get their three points. Last season at [...]
Lyon Aren’t Out of Europe Just Yet…
By: Inara | 10 Comments
At least the ladies team isn’t. OL Féminines, UEFA Women’s Cup debutants, are currently the only French team - male or female - that are still in Europe.
Jean-Michel Aulas has thrown all his considerable weight behind Lyon’s ladies team, who have the weight of an entire nation on their shoulders. And Aulas is very [...]
God Bless the Media
By: Inara | 5 Comments
Life would be so dull without them. Where else would you find reality twisted around into fantasy and then presented as “news”?
Today’s victim was Kim Kallstrom, who was asked about Everton’s supposed interest in his services.
Category: Team News and RumorsDomenech Returning to Lyon? WHAT?
By: Inara | 11 Comments
Let’s get something straight. Almost everyone hates Raymond Domenech. He says outrageous things, pisses off players and managers alike with his antics, and has so many enemies that he ought to look into hiring a bodyguard. But dammit, I like the guy. And I will never stop appreciating the fact that he took over a [...]
Vikash Dhorasso: Still a Douchebag!
By: Inara | 17 Comments
When asked why he left Lyon after winning two domestic titles:
“What’s the point of being champions of France seven times? I went to AC Milan to become a European champion. And I almost succeeded.”
- Vikash Dhorasoo on L’Equipe TV
Umm, Vikash? You only made 12 league appearances for Milan. Your point would be valid [...]
Category: Former LyonnaisInternational Results
By: Inara | 16 Comments
International “day” is over, so Alain Perrin can breath a sigh of relief as his players can now turn their attention back to Lyon and their march towards the double. Though Karim Benzema had to drop out due to injury, 16 senior players were called away on international duty, as well as several other youth [...]
Tidbits: Benzema Injured, Transfers, and Internationals
By: Inara | 22 Comments
For your perusal, the latest news out of Lyon:
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Karim Benzema injured his knee last night against PSG. A scan revealed that he had twisted it slightly and will require between two to three weeks on the sidelines. Another scan will be taken next week to reassess the damage. This news is reassuring not only for [...]
Lyon vs. PSG, Or: Paul Le Guen Returns Home
By: Inara | 106 Comments
Tomorrow, Lyon welcome PSG in what surely will be one of the most intense matches of the year. I don’t know about you guys, but I love with it when these two clubs play against each other, and along with Marseille, they form the three giants of French football. Table standings mean nothing when these [...]
Ben Arfa vs. Squillaci
By: Inara | 5 Comments
Right after I wrote up a post about how mature Hatem Ben Arfa is and how he’s a humble guy who never badmouths his team, L’Equipe reported that a fight broke out between him and Sebastien Squillaci.
Apparently, Ben Arfa insulted Squillaci during training last Tuesday. When practice was over, Squillaci cornered Ben Arfa in [...]
Category: Team News and RumorsHatem Ben Arfa is Also Ready to Commit His Future to Lyon
By: Inara | 7 Comments
Now that Karim Benzema and Jeremy Toulalan have extended their contracts, Jean-Michel Aulas is turning his attention to another one of Lyon’s young talents.
Hatem Ben Arfa has endured a tough couple of weeks since being relegated to the bench. Perrin wasn’t impressed with his technically wasteful (aka selfish) performances in the last two months.
Ben [...]
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