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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Lyon unveil their new away kit
🚨 Lyon unveil their new away kit The return of midnight blue. This Thursday, OL unveiled its away jersey for the 2025-26 season. Goodbye to black—this year, Olympique Lyonnais has opted for midnight blue with thin red and blue stripes. So, do you approve of the jersey? Photo credits: Adidas This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Bernard Lacombe dead at 72: Legendary France striker who won Euro 1984 passes away as tributes flood in
Legendary former France international Bernard Lacombe has passed away at the age of 72. The prolific striker is perhaps best remembered as one of the victorious European Champions of 1984 alongside Michel Platini, and netted 12 times for Les Bleus in his 38 international appearances. One of those strikes remains a record-breaker today, after Lacombe scored within 30 seconds of the World Cup clash with Italy back in 1978, France's fastest at football's greatest competition. Beyond success on the international scene, Lacombe was known in the seventies and eighties as one of the most lethal forwards in France. In fact, he has the second-most goals of any player in Ligue 1 history, registering 255 strikes in 497 appearances across stints with Lyon, Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux. French giants Lyon, where he played 258 times, paid tribute to their former star and manager on social media in the wake of the tragic news. 'It is with immense sadness that we learned on Tuesday evening of the passing of Bernard Lacombe,' they wrote. 'All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, as well as with the fans of Olympique Lyonnais and football. 'Rest in peace, Bernard.' After hanging up his boots, Lacombe went on to manage Lyon - where he came through the ranks having been born in the city - for four years between 1996 and 2000, winning the Intertoto Cup in 1997. He would also spend 20 years as a special advisor to owner Jean-Michel Aulas, and was reportedly crucial to the retention of a number of the club's Brazilian players, such as Juninho. French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo, added an emotive response to the news, saying: 'It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Bernard Lacombe. Bernard Lacombe left an indelible mark on French football, as a player, coach, and manager. 'He was one of the greatest strikers in the history of French football. The second-highest scorer in Division 1, he made his mark on the glorious history of Lyon, Saint-Étienne, and Bordeaux. He also shone with the French national team. His goals helped establish Les Bleus on the international stage. 'Bernard Lacombe was a major contributor to the 1984 European Championship title. He performed some of France's greatest feats, including his goal in the opening seconds of the game against Italy at the 1978 World Cup. He was undoubtedly a source of inspiration for many strikers. 'After his remarkable playing career, Bernard Lacombe put his footballing knowledge to work for Olympique Lyonnais, his beloved club. 'With Jean-Michel Aulas, whom I am thinking of very much in these difficult moments, he formed a duo that transformed OL into a successful club. 'Deeply attached to his city, his club, and his friends, Bernard Lacombe will be deeply missed. 'The Federation will pay tribute to him. On behalf of all French football, I extend my most sincere condolences to his family and friends.' Bordeaux, for whom he featured 297 times and scored 137 goals, added on X: 'With immense sadness, Bernard Lacombe has just left us at the age of 72. 'Having played for [Bordeaux] between 1979 and 1987, this legendary striker left his mark on the club's history with his talent and generosity. 'The entire Marine et Blanc family mourns today a striker of rare elegance, one of the greatest players in the club's history. Thank you, Bernard.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
St. Pauli's Eric Smith features at top of Lyon's shortlist
St. Pauli's Eric Smith (28) features at the top of Olympique Lyonnais' shopping list, according to a report from Foot Mercato. Lyon are set to lose elements of their defence this summer. Duje Caleta-Car has been shown the door. The Croatian, unhappy with his situation, looks set to leave OL, as does Warmed Omari, who has had an unfruitful loan spell at the club. He will return to parent club, Stade Rennais, upon the conclusion of his loan deal. Advertisement Reinforcements are therefore targeted in this area of the pitch. As per Foot Mercato, Smith, capable of playing at centre-back or in defensive midfield, has emerged as the priority target. Last season, the Swede played in 34 games for Bundesliga side St. Pauli, all of which came as starts. Whilst Les Gones' interest in Smith is strong, the club have not yet made concrete advances to conclude a deal. The club have their meeting with the DNCG, French football's financial watchdog, later this month, with an administrative administration, issued in November, still looming over them. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
7NEWS
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Matildas hero Katrina Gorry ties the knot with Clara Markstedt in stunning ceremony on Hamilton Island
Katrina Gorry has become the second Matildas player in a week to say 'I do', marrying longtime partner Clara Markstedt on Hamilton Island. The pair tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on Saturday, just days after Matildas star Ellie Carpenter and fellow footballer Danielle van de Donk said their vows in France. West Ham United Women posted a photo of Gorry and Markstedt at the alter, which was covered in seasonal flowers with the backdrop of the stunning Whitsundays. 'Congratulations to the most gorgeous newlyweds, Mini & Clara. We're not sobbing, you are,' West Ham wrote. Gorry's daughter Harper was the flower girl for the ceremony. Harper was born to Gorry as a solo mum just before the couple met in 2022 while playing football in Sweden. Markstedt, who is Swedish, retired from a decorated football career in 2023, having played 275 games for four clubs across 14 years in Sweden's top-division league. Markstedt gave birth to their son, Koby, in 2024, 12 months after their enagement. Earlier, Carpenter was granted personal leave from the past Matildas window to prepare for her wedding. 'I choose you, I will always choose you,' Carpenter wrote alongside the two images. Carpenter and van Donk wore traditional white dresses with Carpenter having a lengthy vail. Carpenter and van de Donk met while playing for French side Olympique Lyonnais. The Aussie gun joined the club in 2020 with the Dutch midfielder joining the following the year. They began a couple in 2022 before announcing their engagement early last year. Olympique Lyonnais continued their domination of the French league, winning their fourth straight title and 18th from the past 19 years. Carpenter has been an influential player for the French side, playing 126 games since joining the club. She is also a mainstay of the Matildas side, already racking up 87 senior appearances and going to three Olympics.
Reuters
6 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Football club investor Eagle files for US IPO, Bloomberg News reports
June 13 (Reuters) - Eagle Football Holdings, one of the most active investors in global football clubs, has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. The France-based company submitted a draft registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the report added, citing a company statement. The firm has been working with UBS Group AG on the potential IPO, the report said. Eagle Football, run by U.S. businessman John Textor, holds stakes in multiple football clubs including Olympique Lyonnais, Crystal Palace and Brazil's Botafogo. The SEC and Eagle Football did not immediately respond to request for comment outside regular business hours.
