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October 20, 2017

Everton bans fan who aimed punch at Lyon goalkeeper

Everton has banned a supporter who appeared to aim a punch at a Lyon player in a Europa League game. The unnamed fan, who was ...

October 20, 2017

Giroud's overhead kick gives Arsenal 1-0 win at Red Star

Olivier Giroud scored late in the second half for Arsenal to maintain its perfect Europa League campaign with a 1-0 win over ...

October 13, 2017

Fekir scores late free-kick winner as Lyon beats Monaco 3-2

Nabil Fekir scored his second goal of the game with a free kick deep into injury time as Lyon beat defending champion Monaco ...

October 12, 2017

Monaco already under pressure early into title defense

Defending champion Monaco's trip to Lyon on Friday already feels like a turning point in what is shaping as a difficult ...

October 02, 2017

Final 6 out of hospital after stadium barrier collapse

All the people injured after a barrier collapsed during Lyon's match at Amiens on Saturday have been released from hospital.

October 02, 2017

Marseille battles back from 2 goals down to win 4-2 at Nice

Marseille took advantage of Saint-Etienne's surprise defeat at Troyes to move third in Ligue 1 after battling back from two ...

October 01, 2017

Yellow turns to red after player flicks card from ref's hand

Lyon defender Marcelo flicked the yellow card out of the referee's hand, and he was immediately shown a red one.

September 29, 2017

Sneijder out, Babel in for Dutch World Cup qualifiers

Wesley Sneijder was dropped Friday by the Netherlands and winger Ryan Babel recalled for the first time in six years for two ...

September 28, 2017

Midfielder Ndombele proving key signing for Lyon

Forget Neymar and Kylian Mbappe signing for Paris Saint-Germain. The real transfer market coup has been managed by Lyon this ...

September 21, 2017

War of egos weakens Cavani at Paris Saint-Germain

With eight wins in as many matches this season, Paris Saint-Germain should be bursting with confidence ahead of Bayern ...

September 18, 2017

Neymar, Cavani argue over penalty as PSG keeps perfect start

Star forwards Neymar and Edinson Cavani argued over who should take a penalty kick as Paris Saint-Germain extended its ...

September 14, 2017

European soccer weekend: What to watch in the main leagues

What to watch in the leading soccer leagues in Europe this weekend: ENGLAND The Premier League starts on Friday with ...

September 13, 2017

48 teams kick off Europa League with Champions League aim

If it's Thursday, it must be the Europa League. The Champions League's often unloved and overlooked sibling kicks off its ...

September 10, 2017

Individual skills steer Lyon to 2-1 win over Guingamp

Forward Mariano Diaz scored his fourth goal this season and 'keeper Anthony Lopes produced a couple of decisive saves as Lyon ...

September 04, 2017

French clubs flex new financial might with record spending

French clubs bought four times more and sold twice as much during the transfer window than at the same stage last year.

August 26, 2017

Lyon stays unbeaten but drops points in 0-0 draw at Nantes

Lyon maintained its unbeaten start to the French league but failed to break down a stubborn Nantes in a 0-0 draw on Saturday.

August 25, 2017

Robin van Persie back in Dutch team for World Cup qualifiers

Netherlands coach Dick Advocaat recalled veteran striker Robin van Persie on Friday to his squad for crucial World Cup ...

August 25, 2017

AC Milan, Arsenal learn Europa League group-stage opponents

Seven-time European champion AC Milan's bid for a first Europa League title continues in a group with Austria Vienna, ...

August 19, 2017

Lyon concedes two late goals in 3-3 home draw with Bordeaux

Forward Nabil Fekir's early contender for goal of the season was not enough, as Lyon conceded two late goals to draw with ...