Monaco will take on Lens in a highly anticipated Ligue 1 match today. Despite Monaco's strong roster and exciting young talent, they will have to face this challenge without star player Kylian Mbappe. However, other teams such as Lille, Lyon, and Brest will also be competing for a chance at Champions League qualification, making it an exciting and competitive season. Stay tuned for live updates on the match in our live blog. Do not miss this thrilling showdown!
As Ligue 1 enters its third gameweek, Lyon will be facing Strasbourg in a crucial match at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. After losing their first two games, Lyon will be looking for a win to secure their first points of the league. Meanwhile, Strasbourg will be confident after their recent victory against Rennes and a draw against Montpellier. The visitors will be aiming to take advantage of Lyon's poor form and continue their impressive start to their campaign.
The highly anticipated opening game of Ligue 1 2024/25 will mark the return of Rennes and Lyon, two fierce competitors who are eager to make their mark on the league. Rennes, who have consistently impressed in recent years, will look to start their campaign with a bang, while Lyon are eager to bounce back from a challenging pre-season. With both sides boasting talented squads, this fixture is one you won't want to miss.
Arsenal defeats Olympique Lyon in their final pre-season match, securing the Emirates Cup before their Premier League season opener against Wolves. The Gunners have faced Bournemouth, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Bayer Leverkusen to prepare for the new season, with two wins, one draw, and one defeat. However, the absence of Jurrien Timber and Takehiro Tomiyasu from the Lyon game raised injury concerns for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
With just weeks left in the summer transfer window, Arsenal is working to finalize moves for Mikel Merino and Viktor Gyokeres and possibly offload Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson. In the latest updates, manager Mikel Arteta remains elusive about Nketiah's future, while the team gears up for a preseason game against Lyon and the Premier League opener against Wolves. Stay tuned for more Arsenal news tomorrow starting at 6am.
French striker Alexandre Lacazette was shocked to learn of his inclusion in France's provisional 25-man squad for the upcoming Olympics, as he found out while on holiday. He is yet to decide whether he will accept the call-up, which would mark his first appearance for the national team in four years. Meanwhile, the Lyon captain is also weighing his options for his future as he is courted by Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadisah. The tournament's coach, Thierry Henry, has faced difficulties in securing other high-profile players, including Chelsea's William Saliba, for the squad.
In their first season under Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has achieved a domestic double by winning both the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France. Despite losing his final Ligue 1 home game, France captain Kylian Mbappe ended his time at PSG on a high note as the team secured a victory in the final. The team's victory was propelled by goals from Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Ruiz, while Lyon's hopes of a comeback took a hit. Now, Enrique has a chance to rebuild the team and aim for another treble next season.
After over four years with Paris Saint-Germain, superstar forward Kylian Mbappe played his last game for the club in the French Cup final against Lyon. The club's coach, Luis Enrique, expressed his gratitude for having had the opportunity to work with Mbappe. Despite not scoring in his farewell match, Mbappe leaves with a record 256 goals for PSG and four French Cup titles.
In a dream week for 20-year-old Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, the French wild card won his first ATP title at the Lyon Open in his birth city. He saved a match point in the tiebreaker to beat sixth-seeded Tomas Martin Etcheverry from Argentina. Mpetshi Perricard also received a wild card into the French Open, and is set to face David Goffin in the first round.
In a highly-anticipated Women's Champions League final, Barcelona secured their third title in a row with a 2-0 victory over Lyon. Aitana Bonmati scored the opening goal in the second half, followed by a late goal from Alexia Putellas. This win also marks a quadruple for Barcelona, making them the first team in women's soccer to achieve such a feat. Despite Lyon's previous dominance in the competition, Barcelona proved to be too strong for the French side. Caroline Hansen was named player of the match for her superb performance.