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Fonseca set for Lyon baptism against Marseille
While four French clubs secured progress to the knockout phase of the Champions League this week, another was busy firing a popular coach as Lyon parted company with Pierre Sage and lined up Paulo

Beye replaces Sampaoli

Habib Beye in pole position to replace Jorge Sampaoli at Rennes
Beye replaces Sampaoli as Rennes head coach
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Rennes sack Sampaoli, announce Beye as new coach
Ligue 1 club Rennes announced Thursday the sacking of coach Jorge Sampaoli, with former Newcastle defender Habib Beye taking over the hotseat in Brittany until the end of the season. "Habib Beye joins Stade Rennais F.
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Lyon Fight For Return To Champions League Amid Off-field Worries
Lyon are desperate to get back into the Champions League but their stuttering start to the new year threatens that ambition just as they face serious financial problems and their American owner finds himself making enemies with the French league.
Knifeman who stabbed rail user in the neck for bumping into him at French subway station is arrested after member of his family recognised his face in shocking video
A relative of the attacker is said to have reported him to the police having recognised him when a video of the horrific assault went viral online.
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January transfer window - Where will Salah, Boniface, Iheanacho, etc. be on February 4?
African players have been at the heart of some of the biggest transfers of the window so far, with Omar Marmoush commanding January's biggest fee so far. A few other big names are on the brink
LIGUE 1 REVIEW | Why are Lyon unable to refind their season-defining form?
January is undoubtedly one of the busiest months for any club in Europe. Contending with hectic fixture schedules and the trials and tribulations of a mid-season transfer window piles the pressure on
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Monaco Defeat Rennes in a Thrilling Goal-Filled Clash
Monaco faced a tough challenge in Matchday 19 of Ligue 1, edging out Rennes with a 3-2 victory to remain in contention for a top spot in the standings.
Nemanja Matić open to Lyon exit following Pierre Sage’s dismissal
Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matić (36) would be open to a last-minute Lyon exit following the dismissal of head coach Pierre Sage, according to a report this Tuesday from Foot Mercato. The shock
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UK’S Pret A Manger to open its doors in Riyadh soon
A perfect fit for Riyadh’s busy life… In Riyadh, we love our coffee, but what we love even more is when said coffee is served to us and fast. All the more reason for us to get excited for popular UK chain Pret A Manger to open its doors in the city too.
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Man Utd eye late Tel move
Could Mathys Tel make a blockbuster move to the Premier League in the final days of the transfer window? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Celtic resets for Champions League by signing Jota from Rennes and selling Furuhashi
Celtic has signed striker Jota from Rennes in time for the Champions League knockout phase. The deal on Monday brings him back to Scotland for about one third of the fee Celtic got selling him to Saudi Arabia 18 months ago.