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Nabil Fekir in action against the Republic of Ireland last month

Lyon end negotiations with Liverpool over Fekir deal

Lyon have called off negotiations for the sale of forward Nabil Fekir to Liverpool, the French club have announced.

Camille Abily of Lyon (C) celebrates scoring her side's fourth goal with Ada Hegerberg (L) and Dzsenifer Marozsan

Lyon find extra gear to win Women's Champions League

Lyon lifted the Women's Champions League trophy for a third straight season by beating Wolfsburg 4-1 after extra-time in the final in Kiev.

Soccer • 24 May 18

David Unsworth's chances of being named Everton manager appear to be gone

Everton's woes continue as they crash out of Europe

Managerless Everton crashed out of the Europa League with two Group E games left to play as they were beaten 3-0 at Lyon.

Soccer • 02 Nov 17

A melee broke out between Everton and Lyon players

Police interview Everton fan over Lyon flashpoint

A man is under investigation on suspicion of assault and affray after touchline trouble at Everton's Europa League match against Lyon.

Soccer • 21 Oct 17

Ashley Williams in the thick of it at Goodison

Everton ban fan but UEFA sanction likely after melee

The Everton fan who appeared to try and strike Lyon's Anthony Lopes while holding a child has been banned from attending future games, the club have announced.

Soccer • 20 Oct 17

Ashley Williams was in the thick of it at Goodison Park

More misery for Everton in ill-tempered Europa defeat

Everton boss Ronald Koeman was forced to endure more disappointment as Ronald Koemanconsigned his side to an ill-tempered defeat and more Europa League misery.

Soccer • 19 Oct 17

Alexandre Lacazette looks set to join Arsenal

Lyon president confirms Lacazette set to join Arsenal

Alexandre Lacazette is set to join Arsenal in the coming days for around £44million, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas.

Soccer • 03 Jul 17

Ajax's youthful squad celebrate securing a place in the Europa League final

Ajax lose in Lyon but reach Europa final

Ajax secured a place in their first European final for 21 years after surviving a huge scare in Lyon, losing 3-1 on the night and finishing with 10 men, but going through 5-4 on aggregate.

Soccer • 11 May 17

Bertrand Traore, who made his international debut for Burkina Faso at the age of 15, is expected to head back to Chelsea at the end of the season

Ajax tame Lyon in Europa League

Bertrand Traore scored twice as Ajax ran out comprehensive 4-1 winners in a pulsating Europa League semi-final first-leg clash against Lyon at Amsterdam Arena.

Soccer • 03 May 17

Tempers flare on the sideline between Celta Vigo and Genk in Belgium

Ajax, Celta and Lyon join United in Europa League semis

Celta Vigo, Ajax and Lyon are all through to the Europa League semi-finals, where they will join Manchester United, after a dramatic night of action

Soccer • 20 Apr 17

Security staff holds Lyon's goalkeeper Anthony Lopes (C) during scuffles at half-time

Fans attack players during Lyon's clash at Bastia

Lyon had to endure disgraceful scenes from supporters for the second time in a week, after a group of Bastia fans "attacked" their players at the Stade Armand Cesari.

Soccer • 16 Apr 17

Crowd trouble causes delay to Lyon v Besiktas

The build-up to Lyon's Europa League quarter-final meeting with Besiktas was marred by the throwing of projectiles and firecrackers that forced fans on to the Parc OL pitch on Thursday night.

Soccer • 13 Apr 17

Alexandre Lacazette was the star of the show for Lyon

Europa League round-up: Lyon put four past Roma

Nabil Fekir and Alexandre Lacazette fired late goals as Lyon hit back to beat Roma 4-2 at the Stade des Lumieres in their Europa League last 16 clash.

Soccer • 09 Mar 17

Mourinho: United would consider buying back Depay

Jose Mourinho hopes Memphis Depay performs so well at Lyon that the outgoing Manchester United winger one day returns to Old Trafford.

Soccer • 20 Jan 17

Memphis Depay is on his way out of Old Trafford

Depay out to silence critics as Lyon move looms

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas believes Memphis Depay is chomping at the bit to show his "immense talent" as the Holland forward puts the final touches on his move from Manchester United.

Soccer • 19 Jan 17

Memphis Depay has started just once under Jose Mourinho

Memphis Depay set to leave United for Lyon

Lyon are understood to have agreed a deal with Manchester United for Memphis Depay.

Soccer • 18 Jan 17

Alexandre Lacazette is considered one of Europe's top striking prospects

Lyon turned down £40m West Ham bid for Lacazette

West Ham failed with a bid of over £40million for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer, the French club's president has said.

Soccer • 30 Aug 16

VIDEO: Lyon here we come

Reaction to Ireland 's win over Italy and the task of getting to Lyon for the clash with France.

Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16

PSG claimed the title with a 9-0 victory over Troyes

Lyon chief hails 'best French team of all time'

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas ranks Paris St Germain as "the best French team of all time" after they wrapped up their fourth straight title with eight games to spare.

Soccer • 15 Mar 16

Wins for Bertram Allen and Marion Hughes

Bertram Allen returned to winning form at the five-star show in Lyon, France, on Sunday, collecting €7,500 for a victory in the Prix Rio Moquette speed class while Marion Hughes won the Grand Prix at Mijas in Spain.

Equestrian • 01 Nov 15

Remi Garde's move to Aston Villa may have hit a snag

Remi Garde's backroom staff in demand at Lyon

Aston Villa's hopes of bringing in Remi Garde as their next manager may have been hampered by the Frenchman's former club Lyon.

Soccer • 29 Oct 15

Spurs sign Clinton Njie from Lyon

Tottenham have announced the signing of Clinton Njie from Lyon on a five-year contract.

Soccer • 15 Aug 15

Mousa Dembele wheels away in delight after his stunner against Lyon

Dembele saves Spurs at the death

Tottenham's difficult week in Lyon ended on a dramatic high after Mousa Dembele fired his team in to the last 16 of the Europa League with a stunning last-minute strike.

Soccer • 21 Feb 13

Tottenham fans were attacked in a Lyon pub

Tottenham fans attacked in Lyon

Tottenham have confirmed that three of their fans sustained "minor injuries" in an attack on a pub in Lyon last night.