Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Kylian Mbappe celebrates his goal as Paris Saint-Germain won their semi-final

Euro round-up: O'Brien set for Mbappe showdown in final

Jake O'Brien looks set to go head-to-head with Kylian Mbappe in the French Cup final on 25 May following Paris Saint-Germain's 1-0 semi-final win over Stade Rennais on Wednesday.

Soccer • 03 Apr 24

Jake O'Brien could make his Ireland debut against Belgium or Switzerland

French form puts O'Brien in frame for Ireland debut

Young Cork defender Jake O'Brien is having a remarkable maiden season playing for Lyon in the French top flight and could make his international bow in the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland.

Soccer • 20 Mar 24

Prospect Heffernan set for Toon move, O'Brien to Lyon

Republic of Ireland Under-19 international Cathal Heffernan has reportedly sealed a move to Newcastle United from AC Milan, while Jake O'Brien has left Crystal Palace for Olympique Lyonnais.

Soccer • 15 Aug 23

Lyon-PSG Champions League tie refixed for 18 April

UEFA have confirmed that the women's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Olympique Lyonnais and Paris St Germain has been rescheduled for 18 April after a string of Covid-19 cases within the OL squad.

Soccer • 31 Mar 21

Benjamin Pavard speaks with a Bayern staff member during a training session at Cidade do Futebol

Champions League Preview: Bayern Munich v Lyon

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard has fully recovered from an ankle injury and could be part of the squad that will face Olympique Lyonnais in the Champions League semi-finals tonight.

Soccer • 19 Aug 20

Leo Messi couldn't crack open the home rearguard

Champions Lge wrap: Messi back but Dortmund hold Barca

Substitute Nicolo Barella scored a stoppage-time equaliser on his Champions League debut to rescue a dramatic 1-1 draw for Inter Milan at home to Slavia Prague in their opening group game.

Soccer • 17 Sep 19

Tottenham sign France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele

Tottenham have signed midfielder Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon.

Soccer • 02 Jul 19

Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg proved influential as Lyon knocked Chelsea out

Chelsea bow out as Lyon make Champions League final

So-Yun Ji fired a fine free-kick home but Chelsea could not topple Lyon as a 1-1 draw proved enough for the reigning champions to reach their fourth-straight Women's Champions League final.

Soccer • 28 Apr 19

Hegerberg celebrates Lyons' Champions League win

Hegerberg hits out at national federations

The Ballon d'Or winner says clubs treat their women players better than a lot of national federations - and this has got to change.

Soccer • 17 Dec 18

Olympique Lyonnais