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This summer, Benzema came remarkably close to a sensational return to Lyon and was prepared to play without pay for his boyhood club. But complex contractual hurdles ultimately caused the move to collapse.

Karim Benzema was remarkably close to a sensational return to Lyon this summer, with the former Real Madrid superstar prepared to play for his boyhood club without a salary. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner had expressed immense enthusiasm for a homecoming to the Groupama Stadium before complex contractual hurdles ultimately derailed the move.

Flavio Nazinho has reflected on AS Monaco's stunning 2-1 comeback victory against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. The result condemned the reigning champions to their worst start to a season in 14 years.