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Morton 'very proud' of first Lyon goal since Liverpool exit

Tyler Morton scored his first goal for Lyon to secure a 1-0 victory and continue his bright start to life in Ligue 1. The former Liverpool midfielder, making his return after serving a suspension for a red card against Rennes, praised coach Paulo Fonseca for his tactics and highlighted team-mate Nicolas Tagliafico’s assist for the decisive strike.

Lyon youngster is like Yamal and 'belongs' at Liverpool or Man City

Lyon winger Malick Fofana "belongs" at a cub like Liverpool or Manchester City, according to his agent, with the Belgium international earning comparisons to Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. The youngster's representative revealed he had offers from Everton and Fulham but opted to reject the Premier League duo in order to continue his development in Ligue 1.

Giroud reveals Ibrahimovic inspiration behind Lille transfer

Olivier Giroud has revealed how Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s words inspired him to keep playing, even as he approaches 40. The French striker, who recently joined Lille on a free transfer from MLS club Los Angeles FC, said that the AC Milan legend's mindset played a key role in his decision to continue playing at the top level.

Ex-Liverpool youngster reveals golf course phone call from Alonso

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton opened up on the shock phone call he received from current Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, while being on a golf course. Alonso, who was managing Bayer Leverkusen last season, had shown interest in the Reds' youth star and wanted to bring him to Germany. Morton further revealed that he idolised the Spaniard while growing up.

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Lyon vs Montpellier: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Montpellier, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Fenerbahce vs Lyon: Stream, TV & where to watch

How to watch the Europa League match between Fenerbahce and Lyon, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Lyon vs Paris Saint-Germain: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as kick-off time and team news

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Mallorca vs Lyon: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the friendly match between Mallorca and Lyon, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Utrecht vs Lyon: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Europa League match between Utrecht and Lyon, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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Why Crystal Palace's Europa League fate still hangs in balance

Crystal Palace’s Europa League fate continues to hang in the balance, with Lyon’s appeal against relegation in France complicating matters.

Crystal Palace Nottingham Forest Europa League

Forest set to replace Palace in EL - but another twist possible

Nottingham Forest are, as things stand, set to replace Crystal Palace in the Europa League after Lyon won their appeal against Ligue 1 relegation.

Ref apologises for stopping match after mistaking ISIS chant for homophobia

Nice president Fabrice Bocquet slammed the referee's "unacceptable" decision to halt the match against Lyon over a chant from the supporters, mistaking the anti-terrorist slogan for homophobic abuse. The decision to stop the chant, aimed at terror group ISIS and sung for years to honour the 86 victims of the July 14, 2016 Promenade des Anglais attack, provoked a furious reaction from the club, forcing the French refereeing director to publicly apologise.

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Brits Abroad: Contrasting Klassiker for Kane & Jobe

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave the comforts of the United Kingdom in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

In the driver's seat: Tessmann is USMNT's most in-form star

EXCLUSIVE: GOAL sat down with the USMNT midfielder to discuss fatherhood, World Cup ambitions and his incredible form for Lyon

Botafogo v Corinthians - Brasileirao 2025

Ex-Palace owner Textor labelled 'clown and swindler'

Botafogo owner John Textor faces intense fan backlash amid a woeful 2025 season that has seen the club eliminated from two major cups and fall short in the Brasileirao. Supporters protested at Nilton Santos Stadium, labelling the ex-Crystal Palace stakeholder a 'clown and swindler' and citing the instability seen across his multi-club empire. The mounting crisis forced the club to reinforce security ahead of their fixture against Bahia.

Brits Abroad: Kane hits Bayern ton but Jude suffers derby nightmare

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave the comforts of Great Britain in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

Fofana confirms Liverpool & Chelsea transfer interest

Lyon's Malick Fofana says he considered a summer move to the Premier League but decided to prioritise playing time with the Ligue 1 side.

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Brits Abroad: Kane unstoppable but Rashford & Jobe flop

GOAL runs through the best and worst of British players plying their trade on foreign soil after the second week of the new European season

Trent, Kane & 30 Brits Abroad to watch in the new season

Stars of the England, Scotland and Wales national sides are gearing up for another campaign overseas after plenty of success last term

Textor & Lyon at war as Botafogo demand €65m payment

American businessman John Textor and Lyon are in for further legal battles as the former owner seeks to shift Botafogo’s ownership to a tax haven.

USMNT's Turner finalizing Lyon transfer, return to New England

The 31-year-old's summer transfer saga appears to be reaching a conclusion, and will end with a return to New England

MLS's Revolution reportedly interested in USMNT's Turner

The 31-year-old shot-stopper is in the middle of a summer transfer saga, and a potential MLS move is a new wrinkle

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Lyon reportedly looking to cancel transfer for USMNT's Turner

Turner's future is again uncertain as reports suggest Lyon are looking to cancel long-speculated purchase of the goalkeeper

Crystal Palace Fans Protest Against UEFA Decision to Demote The Club From Europa League To The Europa Conference League

Palace fans protest against 'morally bankrupt' UEFA after UEL blow

Crystal Palace supporters have erupted in anger following UEFA’s contentious decision to remove the club from next season’s Europa League. The ruling, announced on Friday, sparked outrage as Palace, who qualified by winning the FA Cup, were downgraded to the UEFA Europa Conference League instead. This comes in the wake of Lyon’s reinstatement in Ligue 1 after initially facing relegation due to financial issues.

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Crystal Palace KICKED OUT of Europa League after UEFA ruling

Crystal Palace have been demoted to the Conference League from the Europa League after UEFA ruled they had breached multi-club ownership rules.

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