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Lyon

Lyon — French city where Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy underwent thigh injury surgery in May 2026.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    His only previous experience at a top club was with French outfit Lyon and it lasted just three months between September and November 2023.

    Italy's World Cup winner Grosso appointed Fiorentina coach
  3. Citizen Digital

    Ancelotti rang the changes at half-time with eight substitutions, among them the introduction of 19-year-old Endrick, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Lyon from Real Madrid.

    Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up
  4. Citizen Digital

    His only previous experience at a top club was with French outfit Lyon and it lasted just three months between September and November 2023.

    Grosso poised for Fiorentina coach's job after leaving Sassuolo
  5. The Standard

    Indeed, Gusto paid tribute to a Chelsea teammate as having brought him on in leaps and bounds since he joined from Ligue 1 side Lyon for a reported 30 million euros ($35 million) in 2023."Reece James has been tops," said Gusto of the England fullback, whom he is in direct competi

    Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gusto
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Lille finish third because Lyon were not able to take advantage of their defeat -- OL were hammered 4-0 at home by Lens and so have to settle for fourth place.

    PSG beaten by Paris FC in Ligue 1 as Lille qualify for Champions League
  8. Citizen Digital

    The operation, which was carried out in Lyon, went well, the source said, with the player expected to return within three to four months.

    Real Madrid's Mendy undergoes surgery
  9. Citizen Digital

    he true test for the Summit is simple: Will a woman in our community still have to choose between her health and her livelihood?” The coalition noted that the statement builds on several recent regional and international health discussions, including the One Health Summit in Lyon

    Civil society groups push leaders to prioritise health investment at Nairobi Summit
  10. Citizen Digital

    In a statement issued following the global One Health Summit held in Lyon, France in April 2026, the World Health Summit regional meeting and the ongoing Kenya Health Security Convention in Mombasa, the PS said Kenya was shifting its focus from crisis response to long-term diseas

    Kenya heightens surveillance over Hantavirus threat - PS Mary Muthoni
  11. Citizen Digital

    The France international will undergo surgery in the coming hours after suffering his 16th injury since joining Madrid from Lyon in 2019.

    Madrid's Mendy suffers another injury setback
  12. Citizen Digital

    closing in on another French title before Bayern second leg By AFP May 01, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele (C) controls the ball past Lyon

    PSG closing in on another French title before Bayern second leg
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Italy's 2006 World Cup winner Grosso joins Fiorentina

The News

Former Italy international Fabio Grosso, who resigned as Sassuolo coach, has signed a two-year contract with Serie A club Fiorentina. Grosso scored against Germany in the 2006 World Cup semi-finals and the decisive penalty in the final victory over France.

8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Italy's 2006 World Cup winner Grosso joins Fiorentina

    Former Italy international Fabio Grosso, who resigned as Sassuolo coach, has signed a two-year contract with Serie A club Fiorentina. Grosso scored against Germany in the 2006 World Cup semi-finals and the decisive penalty in the final victory over France.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Brazil beats Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up match

    Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Fabio Grosso leaves Sassuolo, linked with Fiorentina role

    Fabio Grosso has resigned as coach of Serie A side Sassuolo after leading them back to the top flight last season, with Italian press reporting he is set to join Fiorentina as their next manager.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Chelsea defender Malo Gusto heads to World Cup with France

    The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. PSG loses to Paris FC before Champions League final

    PSG lost 2-1 to Paris FC on Sunday in their final Ligue 1 match before the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Lille qualified for Europe's elite club competition on the final night of the French season, while PSG clinched their fifth straight French title and record-extending 14th overall.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Real Madrid defender Mendy undergoes thigh injury surgery

    Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy underwent surgery for a recurring right thigh injury in Lyon, with doctors expecting him to return within three to four months. The 30-year-old French player had feared the injury could be career-threatening.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Civil society groups urge African leaders to boost health investment

    A coalition of more than 100 community and civil society organisations from 32 countries across Africa and France has urged African leaders and global partners meeting at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to prioritise health investment. The groups warned that progress against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria could be reversed without stronger health systems and increased healthcare financing.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Kenya enhances surveillance against Hantavirus and zoonotic diseases

    Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has called for enhanced surveillance and preventive measures against zoonotic diseases including the Andes strain of Hantavirus, saying Kenya is shifting from crisis response to long-term disease prevention and strengthening systems targeting diseases transmitted from animals to humans.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Real Madrid's Mendy sidelined months with thigh injury

    Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy suffered a rectus femoris tendon injury in his right leg during Sunday's 2-0 win over Espanyol and will undergo surgery, with Spanish media reporting he will be sidelined for several months. The injury is Mendy's 16th since joining Madrid from Lyon in 2019.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. PSG aims for Ligue 1 title amid Champions League campaign

    Paris Saint-Germain face a Ligue 1 fixture against Lorient before their Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich next Wednesday, where they will defend a 5-4 lead from the first leg.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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