Lyon

France · Founded 1950

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otherBBC SportOfficial source· 4 Sept 2026

Arsenal Draw Barcelona and Lyon in Champions League

Arsenal face a daunting path to reclaim the European title.

transferBBC SportOfficial source· 1 Sept 2026

Sunderland agree £30m deal for Lyon winger Fofana

Sunderland are set to land Malick Fofana for a club-record fee as they prepare for Europa League football.

rumourMetro FootballRumour source· 1 Sept 2026

Arsenal make final Fofana decision as medical looms

Arsenal have reportedly made a final call on Malick Fofana, with a medical now on the cards.

rumourFootball ItaliaEstablished source· 31 Aug 2026

Lyon Eye Fofana as Milan Exit Looms

Lyon are closing in on a deal to snatch Youssouf Fofana from Milan, with Galatasaray also keen.

rumourFootball ItaliaEstablished source· 28 Aug 2026

Hull City rival Roma with €35m bid for Fofana

Roma step back, Hull City swoop in with a hefty offer for Lyon's Belgian winger.

Club info

Country: France
Founded: 1950
Stadium: Groupama Stadium
City: Saint-Denis
Capacity: 80,698
Surface: grass

Overview

Olympique Lyonnais, commonly referred to as Lyon, is a professional football club based in Décines-Charpieu, France. The club was founded in 1950 and plays its home matches at the Groupama Stadium, which has a capacity of 61,556. Lyon competes in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. As of the most recent recorded data, the club's squad consists of 33 players.

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