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An A for Villa to an F for Man Utd: how US owners have fared in European football

American billionaires and investment firms now control teams across Europe. Their stewardship varies wildly in quality

The Guardian - US

Ligue 1 also-rans vye for Champions League as PSG target win in Barcelona

Perhaps the weekend break will help Paris Saint-Germain's players recover from their midweek travails. 1-0 down and then 2-1 up before losing 3-2 to Barcelona at the Parc des Princes, it was – to mutilate the cliché – a game of two halves within two halves.

Radio France Internationale

Parish’s Palace at crossroads as fans heckle Hodgson and ‘weak’ owners

Legacy-chasing chairman finds lethargy has struck the club and his faith in the 76-year-old manager under question

The Guardian - UK

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Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor considering selling stake in club

American businessman previously stated that he would not remain a "passive investor" for the long-term

Evening Standard

French team Lyon’s bus attacked by fans before Marseille game; coach Fabio Grosso sustains facial injury

Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered a head injury when the team bus was attacked by fans throwing projectiles, forcing the postponement of the French league football game at Marseille. Grosso had a deep cut above his left eye and needed stitches. The team initially wanted to play but changed their…

The Hindu

Lyon sack head coach Laurent Blanc with troubled club bottom of Ligue 1

Lyon have sacked Laurent Blanc after 11 months in charge, with the club bottom of Ligue 1 after one point from four games

The Guardian - UK

Graham Potter: Ex-Chelsea boss turns down Lyon approach to replace Laurent Blanc

The former Brighton and Swansea coach is biding his time before returning to football after a nightmare seven-month spell at Stamford Bridge

Evening Standard

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Lyon determined to resist Chelsea’s interest in Rayan Cherki

Lyon are determined to resist Chelsea’s interest in signing Rayan Cherki despite speculation that they may have to sell players to balance the books

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea step up Rayan Cherki transfer interest as Lyon stance revealed

Chelsea are now looking to replace the outgoing Christian Pulisic and have identified Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki as the perfect candidate to do just that this summer

Football London

Chelsea given major transfer incentive to sign Mason Mount heir 'better than Dominik Szoboszlai'

Chelsea appear to be in the market for a new creative midfielder to replace Mason Mount following his move to Manchester United

Football London

Chelsea sent Rayan Cherki transfer message as Mauricio Pochettino seeks Mason Mount alternative

Chelsea are interested in signing Rayan Cherki this summer and football.london caught up with Lyon expert Nicholas Mamo for an exclusive insight on the talented 19-year-old

Football London

Multi-club ownership becomes the risky model for America’s soccer spree

Uefa is troubled by the trend of US investors targeting multiple clubs, but they have reaped limited rewards so far

The Guardian - UK

Satellite town: why Premier League owners are keen on KV Oostende

Owners of Bournemouth, Newcastle and Wolves are circling the Belgian club, with American incumbents willing to sell

The Guardian - UK

Lyon football club's iconic president Aulas hands the baton to US investor

Lyon's iconic president Jean-Michel Aulas is stepping down after nearly 36 years in charge of the French football club, handing over duties to American investor John Textor, who became the main shareholder last year.

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Radio France Internationale

End of an era as Jean-Michel Aulas falls from power at Lyon

Jean-Michel Aulas has been replaced as supremo at Lyon – the club he steered from second division obscurity to the pinnacles of the domestic championship, it emerged on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Lacklustre Lyon venture to Paris Saint-Germain with another cup in mind

Long gone are the evenings when Lyon against Paris Saint-Germain could be deemed a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash. Nowadays, such fixtures involve PSG battling for primacy with Marseille, Lens or Monaco

The Guardian - UK

Patrick Vieira cut adrift by Crystal Palace as Parish shows lack of faith

Results have been terrible in 2023 and relegation is a possibility but Steve Parish has not invested in building a side for Vieira

The Guardian - UK

Misfiring Crystal Palace have reason to be fearful on Brighton derby day

Lack of goals has contributed to run of one win in 10 games for Patrick Vieira’s side and off-field matters are not smooth either

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The Guardian - UK

Palace chairman Steve Parish falls out with club’s biggest investor John Textor

Textor has increased his stake in Crystal Palace to more than 40% despite tension after his acquisition of Lypn was delayed by a decision Parish took

Evening Standard

Crystal Palace co-owner slams claims Lyon takeover has collapsed

Claims that John Textor’s takeover of Lyon has collapsed have been dismissed as “fake news” by the Crystal Palace co-owner.

Evening Standard

Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor hits back at reports linking Dougie Freedman with Lyon

Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor has dismissed reports he wants to take sporting director Dougie Freedman to Lyon as part of his takeover at the French club.

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea’s multi-club network chief made plans with Crystal Palace investor

Tom Glick spent several months working on a multi-club network plan with the Crystal Palace investor John Textor, the Guardian can reveal

The Guardian - UK

Ice hockey’s Bill Foley heads US group pushing to buy Bournemouth

Bournemouth’s owner, Maxim Demin, is in talks with a consortium led by Bill Foley, owner of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, over a sale for about £150m

Radio France Internationale

Lyon and new boys Ajaccio kick off Ligue 1 season

Different aspirations underpin Lyon and Ajaccio as the sides go into the first match of the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season on Friday night at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon.

Football London

Arsenal face major Lucas Paqueta 'complication' in £50million transfer pursuit of Lyon star

Arsenal have signed five new players in the summer transfer window so far but are looking to add more, with Lyon star Lucas Paqueta among the names linked with a move to North London

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