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Lyon miss out on Forest star as Textor plots Botafogo move

Lyon's financial restrictions have ended their push for Danilo, as John Textor now targets a move to bring the Nottingham Forest star to Botafogo.

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'One of the greatest injustices' - Parish fumes at Palace demotion

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has launched a blistering attack on UEFA following the governing body’s decision to demote the club from the Europa League to the Conference League. The move comes in light of concerns over multi-club ownership rules and has left Parish furious, calling it “one of the greatest injustices” ever witnessed in European football.

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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.

Textor slams 'corrupt' ruling body over Lyon ruling

Former Lyon chief John Textor has labelled himself an 'agent of change' as he slammed French football's 'corrupt' governance and watchdog decisions.

USMNT transfers: Weah to Marseille, Turner to Lyon?

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool

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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.

Lyon reinstated to Ligue 1 after successful appeal in blow to Palace

French side Lyon have successfully appealed their relegation to Ligue 2 and are set to compete in Ligue 1 and the Europa League next season.

Lyon discover strange financial irregularities after Textor exit

Lyon's new directors have made some unusual discoveries regarding the club's finances ahead of their appeal against relegation from Ligue 1.

England's own Aguero who could save fallen Lyon

The 17-year-old is turning heads at home and abroad with a series of clinical displays, and could be about to explode in the men's game

Lyon set Fofana price tag amid widespread transfer interest

Lyon’s rising star Malick Fofana has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in European football, with the French club setting a minimum asking price of £51.5 million (€60m/$71m) for the talented 20-year-old as several Premier League heavyweights, including Liverpool, Arsenal & Chelsea, scramble for his signature. The English sides are not alone in the chase, with Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Napoli also engaged in talks.

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Palace consider legal action if banned from Europa League

Crystal Palace will reportedly take legal action against UEFA if they are banned from competing in the Europa League next season.

Ex-Arsenal ace Lacazette to complete Saudi Pro League move

Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is reportedly set to leave Lyon and head to the Saudi Pro League.

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Forest agree deal for Lyon's Fofana amid Chelsea competition

Nottingham Forest have taken the first step in the pursuit of highly-rated winger Malick Fofana by reaching an agreement with Ligue 1 side Lyon, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano. The 20-year-old Belgian is one of the most sought-after young forwards in Europe and although the clubs have agreed on terms, Forest still need to secure the player’s approval before finalising the transfer.

PSG attempt to lend Lyon a helping hand with big payment

Paris Saint-Germain are trying to support fallen rivals Lyon amid their financial downfall and relegation to Ligue 2.

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.

Liverpool & Chelsea-linked Fofana spotted training in Rashford shirt

Lyon wonderkid Malick Fofana was spotted training in a Marcus Rashford's Manchester United shirt sparking transfer speculation. The 19-year-old has been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea over a summer transfer, however, the Red Devils may now be put onto an alert following the wonderkid's Instagram story. After Lyon's relegation, it may now be easier to strike a deal for Fofana.

Textor resigns! American hails new chairwoman as 'perfect choice'

Lyon have confirmed that John Textor has stepped down from his role, announcing a boardroom shake-up following their relegation to Ligue 2.

Toure may be denied head coach role due to Lyon relegation

Yaya Toure's move to become the new Daring Brussels manager is on hold due to John Textor's issues at Lyon, who were recently relegated from Ligue 1.

Textor confirms plans to buy new UK club after Palace sale

American businessman John Textor has confirmed that he is planning to buy a new club in the UK after the sale of Crystal Palace. Textor also revealed that he would no longer be associated with the day-to-day running of Lyon after the club's relegation from Ligue 1.

'John Textor, get out!' - Lyon fans protest to under-fire owner

Lyon fans have called for owner John Textor to leave during protests following the club's relegation to Ligue 2.

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Palace hopes for European football dealt another cruel blow

Crystal Palace's hopes of playing Europa League football have taken a blow, as Lyon announced an agreement with UEFA to play in the competition.

Lacazette agrees Saudi move after Lyon relegation

Alexandre Lacazette is set to begin a new chapter in his career with a move to the Saudi Pro League now on the verge of completion.

Palace made to wait on Europa League place as UEFA delay verdict

Crystal Palace’s wait to learn whether they can participate in the Europa League next season has been extended. A decision from UEFA, initially expected on Friday, has been pushed back to Monday at the earliest, prolonging the uncertainty surrounding the club’s European campaign. At the heart of the inquiry is Palace’s ownership structure and whether it violates UEFA’s rules on multi-club ownership.

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Crystal Palace to discover UEL fate following Lyon relegation

Crystal Palace’s long-awaited European debut hangs in the balance, with UEFA set to rule on their eligibility for the Europa League due to multi-club ownership links with Lyon. A decision is expected by Friday as Palace hope the recent sale of John Textor’s stake and Lyon’s shock relegation will clear the path.

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Spurs to beat Italian giants Juve to Euro 2024 hero?

Tottenham could be set to beat Juventus to the signing of Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze after the French club's shock relegation from Ligue 1.

Lyon owner Textor could be forced out over massive debt & relegation

Following Lyon's shocking relegation to Ligue 2, John Textor's back is against the wall with investors set to take stringent actions against him.

Frequently asked questions

: Bournemouth were formed from the remains of a local club called Boscombe St. John's Institute Football Club and was renamed to Boscombe F.C. in 1899. More than 20 years later, the club changed its name to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club, before renaming themselves to AFC Bournemouth in 1971. Fun fact: the 'AFC' in AFC Bournemouth is not an abbreviation, it's just a part of the name.
: American businessman Bill Foley, in a partnership with Cannae Holdings Inc, completed the total takeover of Bournemouth in December 2022. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan and Kosmos Founder Nullah Sarker lead the minority ownership group.
: Bournemouth's stadium is the Dean Court, commonly known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship reasons. Bournemouth have been playing their games at this venue since December 1910.
: Vitality Stadium has a capacity of 11,307, making it the second-smallest ground in Premier League history in terms of capacity, behind Luton Town's Kenilworth Road.
: Bournemouth have not won a single major trophy yet.
: Bournemouth have not won any Premier League / first division titles throughout their history. However, they bagged 48 points in the 2023-24 campaign, their best-ever tally.
: Cherries legend Steve Fletcher, who spent 19 years of his 24-year playing career at Bournemouth, is the club's record-appearance maker. Fletcher, a forward by trade, made 728 appearances for the club and scored 121 goals.
: Ron Eyre scored 229 goals in 378 games for Bournemouth between 1924 and 1933, making him the club's all-time top scorer.
: Dominic Solanke, Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson, Nathan Ake, Jermain Defoe, Eddie Howe, and Gavin Peacock are some of the most famous players to have played for Bournemouth. The club even managed to sign George Best at one point!
: Harry Redknapp, Sean O'Driscoll, and Eddie Howe are among Bournemouth's most prominent managers ever.
: Bournemouth are nicknamed The Cherries. While there's some debate regarding the origins of the nickname, it is widely believed that it is based on the cherry-red striped jerseys that the team plays in. Secondly, it is also believed that the nickname is derived from the cherry orchards in the Cooper-Dean Estate, located right next to Dean Court.

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