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Benzema aiming for domestic double
(Soccer365.com) Lyon striker Karim Benzema has set his sights on winning the domestic double after firing his side into the semi-finals of the Coupe de France.
April 17, 2008
February 15, 2008
Nasri plays down transfer talk
(Soccer365.com) Highly-rated France midfielder Samir Nasri has not ruled out staying at Marseille beyond this summer.
May 10, 2007
Der Zakarian Bemoans Relegation
(Soccer365.com) - Interim Nantes coach Michel Der Zakarian identified disappointing results against their relegation rivals as the key factor in Les Canaris' demotion to Ligue 2.
May 05, 2007
Juninho's late equalizer denies PSG full points
Paris, France (Sports Network) - Juninho's equalizer deep into stoppage time allowed Ligue 1 champions Lyon to steal a point from PSG in a 1-1 contest at Parc des Princes on Saturday.
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April 21, 2007
Lyon clinches title as Toulouse falls to Rennes
Rennes, France (Sports Network) - Lyon clinched its sixth-straight Ligue 1 title on Saturday without even stepping on the pitch. That is because second- placed Toulouse was handed a 3-2 loss by Rennes at Stade dele Route de Lorient, eliminating any chance the club had at catching the league-leaders.
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April 20, 2007
Lyon eyeing sixth-straight league title
Auxerre, France (Sports Network) - Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Rennes all but locked up Lyon's sixth-straight Ligue 1 title, but the French giants can make it official on Sunday with just one point against Auxerre at Stade Abbe Deschamps.
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April 13, 2007
Aulas - Houllier Going Nowhere
(Soccer365.com) - Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has again dismissed speculation coach Gerard Houllier could leave the club in the summer.
February 06, 2007
Cissé: I Apologized To Yepes
(Soccer365.com) - Olympique Marseille striker Djibril Cissé has insisted that he did, in fact, apologize to Paris St. Germain defender Mario Yepes after his rough challenge injured the player this weekend.
January 30, 2007
Fabio: Lyon Home Away From Home
(Soccer365.com) - Fresh Lyon catch Fabio Santos claims it was the team’s large Brazilian contingent that compelled him to make the move from Cruzeiro.
January 23, 2007
Lyon Competing With PSG For Ranger Clement
(Goal.com) - Lyon manager Gerard Houllier is vying with former Rangers and Lyon boss Paul Le Guen for the signature of unsettled Rangers midfielder Jeremy Clement.
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January 22, 2007
Baros Signs For Lyon
(Goal.com) - Aston Villa striker Milan Baros has completed his transfer to Lyon, with John Carew set to move in the opposite direction.
January 12, 2007
Ribéry Claims Marseille Stay
(Soccer365.com) - Olympique Marseille flank terror Franck Ribéry has insisted he will not be leaving during the winter transfer window.
January 09, 2007
Barthez Happy With Cup Return
(Soccer365.com) - Fresh from backstopping Nantes to a 1-0 Coupe de France victory over Guingamp, comeback man Fabien Barthez stated he would be in top form in less than a month.
November 28, 2006
Lyon Intend On Running Away
(Soccer365.com) - Despite groans from the rest of Ligue 1, Lyon winger Florent Malouda clams the five-time defending French champs are seeking to take this year’s crown by a monumental margin.
November 21, 2006
Malouda Not For Inter - Agent
(Soccer365.com) - The agent for Lyon wing man Florent Malouda has rubbished reports that the France international is in the Inter Milan transfer crosshairs.
November 15, 2006
Abidal Undecided On Future Path
(Soccer365.com) - With glamour sides such as Arsenal interested, Lyon wingback extraordinaire Eric Abidal conceded that he was unsure whether he would prefer to stay with the French kings.
September 12, 2006
Ogbeche Eyes France Move
(Goal.com) - Nigerian striker Bartholomew Ogbeche is currently eying a move to France and is the country on trails.
August 10, 2006
Ribéry Race: Lyon In, Bayern Out
(Soccer365.com) - Upon learning that Lyon are preparing a bid in excess of €20 million, Bayern Munich have dropped out of the pricey running for Olympique Marseille winger Franck Ribéry.