While four French clubs secured progress to the knockout phase of the Champions League this week, another was busy firing a popular coach as Lyon parted company with Pierre Sage and lined up Paulo Fonseca as his replacement.

January is undoubtedly one of the busiest months for any club in Europe. Contending with hectic fixture schedules and the trials and tribulations of a mid-season transfer window piles the pressure on

Lyon are desperate to get back into the Champions League but their stuttering start to the new year threatens that ambition just as they face serious financial problems and their American owner finds himself making enemies with the French league.

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Could Barcelona's Ansu Fati make a move in the final days of the transfer window? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matić (36) would be open to a last-minute Lyon exit following the dismissal of head coach Pierre Sage, according to a report this Tuesday from Foot Mercato. The shock

Celtic has signed striker Jota from Rennes in time for the Champions League knockout phase. The deal on Monday brings him back to Scotland for about one third of the fee Celtic got selling him to Saudi Arabia 18 months ago.

Tigana was a perfectionist with a clear vision. He demanded hard work and implemented a beautiful style of play. Beyond the tactics, he was a father figure—kind, supportive, and approachable. His ability to balance discipline with empathy created an environment where players thrived.

Bradley Barcola’s brilliance combined with Gianluigi Donnarumma’s decisive saves

French Ligue 1 results on Friday: Lens v Paris Saint-Germain (1600), Rennes v Brest (1800), Lyon v Toulouse (2005)

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