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Order a long-term news report on Lyon
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Citizen Digital
… He scored 39 goals in 152 appearances and won three successive Ligue 1 titles during his time in the French capital after joining PSG from domestic rivals Lyon in a £38.6 million deal in 2023. …
Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 millionCitizen Digital
… Next time I want to give the ball around more." Cherki's flamboyant antics on the pitch and volatile personality off it led to reports that Pep Guardiola was unconvinced by the former Lyon star last season. …
Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks PalaceCitizen Digital
… The Malawian Scorchers scored 12 goals en route to the title decider against Cameroon with Temwa from Kansas City Current claiming five and Tabitha from Lyon four.Opposing them in Rabat will be Michaely Bihina, the outstanding goalkeeper at the tournament, who has played a key ro …
Fearless Malawi fire warning against Cameroon ahead of WAFCON finalCitizen Digital
… The Malawian Scorchers scored 12 goals en route to the title decider against Cameroon on Sunday with Temwa from Kansas City Current claiming five and Tabitha from Lyon four. …
Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON finalCitizen Digital
… kel to further develop our playing style and will also increase our internal competitiveness, which is essential for maintaining the standards required when we are aiming to win major trophies." Guimaraes was also linked with Arsenal in January 2022, when he ended up leaving Lyon …
Guimaraes eager to 'make history' at ArsenalCitizen Digital
… Guimaraes, 28, who joined Newcastle from Lyon in 2022, scored nine goals and provided eight assists in all competitions for the Magpies last season. …
Arsenal agree £75 mn Guimaraes deal: reportsCitizen Digital
… Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million from Lyon in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of the protracted transfer saga that ended with Alexander Isak joining Liverpool just before the transfer deadline last year. …
Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: reportsThe Standard
… Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million from Lyon in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of the protracted transfer saga that ended with Alexander Isak joining Liverpool just before the transfer deadline last year.Isak effectively went on strike, refusing to take part in New …
Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Brazilian midfielder Bruno GuimaraesCitizen Digital
… Temwa, who plays for United States club Kansas City Current, scored twice and Tabitha from French outfit Lyon once in one of the greatest shocks since the WAFCON was launched 28 years ago. …
Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders NigeriaThe Standard
… Temwa, who plays for United States club Kansas City Current, scored twice and Tabitha from French outfit Lyon once in one of the greatest shocks since the WAFCON was launched 28 years ago. …
Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders NigeriaThe Ligue 1 match between Toulouse and Troyes, originally scheduled for Saturday in southwest France, has been postponed to Sunday at the request of local authorities responding to nationwide unrest marked by clashes with law enforcement and looting across major French cities.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ligue 1 match between Toulouse and Troyes, originally scheduled for Saturday in southwest France, has been postponed to Sunday at the request of local authorities responding to nationwide unrest marked by clashes with law enforcement and looting across major French cities.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Rodri was rested at kick-off in the Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday but would return to the starting line-up for Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid, explaining that the midfielder had played many minutes with the national team and Barcelona.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ibrahim Maza and Patrik Schick scored as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to defeat in-form Freiburg 2-1 in the German Bundesliga on Sunday. Leverkusen have picked up 13 of a possible 18 points and sit fourth, level with third-placed Freiburg on points but behind on goal difference.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to defeat Strasbourg 3-1 away on Saturday, with substitute Ousmane Dembele missing a penalty in the 72nd minute but later scoring and providing assists. The win extended PSG's streak to four consecutive Ligue 1 victories and moved them to the top of the French league standings.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
French manager Pierre Sage has taken the Crystal Palace job and will face Lyon in Europa League action this week—a special fixture given his previous coaching role there. Sage, 47, is the tenth French coach to work in the Premier League and the first to do so without 100 managerial matches.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferran Torres scored to give PSG the lead at Marseille in Ligue 1, and although Angel Gomes equalised for Marseille, Marquinhos won the match for PSG 2-1 on Sunday.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his Everton debut with a late long-range strike in the 96th minute to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester United. Everton failed to reinforce their attack during the transfer window, having sold Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and Beto to Fiorentina, with a deal for Monaco's Folarin Balogun derailed by a medical issue.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi were suspended for their involvement in chaotic scenes after their club's Champions League play-off second leg victory against Lyon. Guendouzi received a four-match UEFA ban for insulting others, provoking spectators, and violating basic rules of decent conduct, along with a €50,000 fine.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona will meet Arsenal in the league phase of the Women's Champions League after Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The reigning champions will host Arsenal, Paris FC and Servette, with away trips to Bayern Munich, Roma and HB Koge, while Arsenal face a home match against eight-time winners Lyon.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun's £40 million transfer from Monaco to Everton collapsed minutes before the transfer window closed after the striker withdrew over his "treatment" by the Premier League side, according to Monaco's managing director. Balogun had completed a medical but pulled the plug himself after Everton raised fitness concerns.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool announced the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on August 31, 2026, for a reported fee of €125 million plus €20 million in easily achievable bonuses (£124 million total), making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rayan Cherki scored twice in Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace, earning praise from manager Enzo Maresca for an "unbelievable" performance after coming off the bench in the previous weekend's win against Bournemouth.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi's head coach expressed confidence ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon at Rabat Olympic Stadium in Morocco on Sunday. Both teams took improbable paths to the final: Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1 in the semi-finals, while Cameroon beat Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, advancing after CAF expanded the tournament from 12 to 16 teams.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga led Malawi to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco, where they face Cameroon and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, who saved four penalties in the semi-final.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £75 million fee with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsider Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco. Temwa scored twice and Tabitha once in one of the greatest shocks since WAFCON was launched 28 years ago.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored as rank outsiders Malawi defeated defending champions Nigeria 3–2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco. Malawi, ranked 153rd globally and competing for the first time, upset Nigeria, ranked 36th and winners of 10 of 13 previous tournaments.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil forward Endrick said his ability to play as a number nine, right wing, or false nine could be an asset if Carlo Ancelotti includes him against Norway in their World Cup last-16 match, with the Real Madrid attacker a leading candidate to replace injured Lucas Paqueta.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →