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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.

Radio France Internationale

Mbappe effect keeps PSG out of reach as Ligue 1 attracts foreign investors

Paris (AFP) - Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain was hailed as a boon for French football but it surely rules out any slim chance of a title race as the new Ligue 1 season kicks off this weekend.

AFP

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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US businessman John Textor completes Lyon takeover

Lyon (AFP) - Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said on Tuesday a deal had been struck for US businessman John Textor to complete a takeover of the seven-time French champions.

AFP

Textor takes control at Lyon and targets glory in Ligue 1 and Champions League

American tycoon John Textor on Tuesday completed his takeover of the French club Olympique Lyonnais and immediately targeted sustained rivalry with serial Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain as well as success in the Champions League.

Radio France Internationale

American businessman Textor emerges as likely rival to Aulas at Lyon

Olympique Lyonnais' power brokers were meeting on Monday to thrash out the final details of a deal to sell off nearly 40 per cent of the Ligue 1 giants to the American tycoon John Textor.

Radio France Internationale

One is not enough: the growth in football’s multi-club ownership model

An idea taken to new levels by City Football Group is mushrooming in popularity but with mixed success

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Crystal Palace publish 2020/21 financial records as chairman Steve Parish admits 'frustration'

The Eagles were hit with losses during the 2020/21 season after playing the majority of games behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Football London

Brazilian football clubs open doors to foreign investors

Sao Paulo (AFP) - A new law allowing Brazilian football clubs to operate as companies has opened the door for foreign investors to buy teams in the spiritual home of the "beautiful game," following in Europe's footsteps.

AFP

Tearful Crystal Palace owner makes emotional Premier League admission at Botafogo match

The Crystal Palace co-owner is the majority shareholder of Brasileiro outfit Botafogo

Football London

Why Crystal Palace’s recent progress is not at risk if Josh Harris and David Blitzer join Chelsea

Crystal Palace are a club on the up. After years of careful consolidation with Roy Hodgson, the start of an exciting new era under Patrick Vieira has fans dreaming again.

Evening Standard

Crystal Palace: John Textor ready to invest £40m if Josh Harris and David Blitzer leave for Chelsea

Exclusive: John Textor is ready to increase his 40 per cent stake in Crystal Palace if Josh Harris and David Blitzer walk away

Evening Standard

What Sir Martin Broughton's Chelsea bid means for Crystal Palace amid Blitzer, Harris speculation

The former Liverpool and British Airways chairman is reportedly backed by Palace shareholders Josh Harris and David Blitzer

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