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Lyon

Lyon — French football club that faced Fenerbahçe in Champions League play-offs and competes in women's competition.

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  1. May 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

Monday 7 September

  1. Maitland-Niles scores in 96th minute to give Everton draw

    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

Saturday 5 September

  1. Greenwood, Guendouzi banned over Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl

    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

Friday 4 September

  1. Barcelona to face Arsenal in Women's Champions League draw

    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

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Balogun pulls out of Everton move over club treatment

    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

Monday 31 August

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    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

Saturday 29 August

  1. Cherki bags brace as City thrash Palace 4-1

    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

Sunday 16 August

  1. Malawi seeks upset over Cameroon in WAFCON final

    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

Saturday 15 August

  1. Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final

    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

Saturday 8 August

  1. Arsenal signs Newcastle captain Guimaraes for £75 million

    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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Arsenal agree £75 million deal for Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes

    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

  2. Arsenal intensifies efforts to sign Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes

    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

  3. Arsenal pursue Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes with improved offer

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Chawinga sisters lead Malawi upset of Nigeria at WAFCON

    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

  2. Chawinga sisters lead Malawi upset over Nigeria at WAFCON

    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

Friday 3 July

  1. Endrick highlights versatility ahead of Brazil's World Cup knockout

    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

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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