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September 27, 2016

Relief for Vietto as Sevilla edges Lyon in Champions League

No Sevilla player felt as relieved as Luciano Vietto after the hosts beat Lyon 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

September 26, 2016

Will Cristiano Ronaldo show another type of reaction?

Cristiano Ronaldo's anger could work in Real Madrid's favor. The Portugal winger was visibly upset when he came off in the ...

September 24, 2016

Lecomte's brilliant saves help Lorient down Lyon 1-0

Lorient president Loic Fery offered a contract extension to Benjamin Lecomte this week. His goalkeeper did not betray his ...

September 21, 2016

Balotelli strikes twice as Nice routs Monaco 4-0 to go top

Anyone who thinks Mario Balotelli is not committed to his new club Nice should watch a replay of Wednesday's 4-0 home win ...

September 18, 2016

Belhanda again makes an impression as Nice earns 1-1 draw

Midfielder Younes Belhanda again made an impression for Nice as he scored a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw at his former club ...

September 17, 2016

Lyon explains decision not to sign Emmanuel Adebayor

Lyon says it pulled out of signing Emmanuel Adebayor because the veteran striker wants to play in next year's African Cup of ...

September 16, 2016

Lyon coach confirms interest in signing Adebayor

Lyon coach Bruno Genesio says he needs to talk with Emmanuel Adebayor to find more about his desire to join the seven-time ...

September 15, 2016

Madrid avoids setback as Aguero scores hat trick for City

Trailing until the 89th minute against Sporting Lisbon, Real Madrid was reminded that becoming the first club to retain the ...

September 14, 2016

Lyon youngsters deliver in 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb

Playing with a depleted side, Lyon relied on its homegrown players and the class of teenager Maxwel Cornet to open its ...

September 13, 2016

After big transfer campaign, Juventus eyes Champions League

After bringing in the likes of Gonzalo Higuain, Miralem Pjanic, Dani Alves and Medhi Benatia, the top priority for Juventus ...

September 10, 2016

Lyon's weak defending exposed again in 3-1 loss to Bordeaux

If Lyon wants to challenge for the French league title it must learn how to defend, because frailties at the back were ...

September 05, 2016

Soccer star Rapinoe kneels during national anthem

U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem Sunday night before the Seattle Reign's game against the ...

August 27, 2016

Lyon twice loses lead in 4-2 defeat away to Dijon

Alexandre Lacazette's sixth goal in three games was not enough as Lyon lost at Dijon 4-2 in the French league on Saturday, ...

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August 25, 2016

Guardiola returns to Barcelona with City in Champions League

Manchester City's new coach Pep Guardiola will be heading back to Barcelona after the Premier League club was pitted against ...

August 25, 2016

Deschamps selects 3 new faces; but no Evra or Sagna in squad

France coach Didier Deschamps selected three uncapped players on Wednesday for a friendly away to Italy and a World Cup ...

August 21, 2016

Lucas and Kurzawa score as PSG beats promoted Metz 3-0

Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain overcame a frustrating first half to beat promoted Metz 3-0 on Sunday and move level ...

August 20, 2016

Plea scores as Nice beats Angers 1-0 to move level with Lyon

Forward Alassane Plea lived up to his new role as Nice beat Angers 1-0 on Saturday to move level on six points with Lyon at ...

August 19, 2016

Striker Lacazette scores 2 penalties as Lyon beats Caen 2-0

Striker Alexandre Lacazette scored with two penalties to make it five goals in two games this season as Lyon beat Caen 2-0 ...

August 14, 2016

Lacazette gets Lyon hat trick; Nice pays tribute to victims

France striker Alexandre Lacazette scored a hat trick for Lyon on Sunday as newly-promoted Nancy had a tough start to its ...