Football

Fifa rule on Nilmar dispute

Monday 22nd January 12:41

Fifa has ordered Corinthians to settle their debt to Lyon for striker Nilmar within 30 days.

Houllier to get new striker

Tuesday 19th December 13:36

Jean-Michel Aulas is ready to accede to Gerard Houllier's request to bring a striker.

Houllier in title hint

Monday 30th October 11:52

Gerard Houllier has hinted that Lyon may already have a near unassailable lead.

Injury shocker for Nilmar

Monday 24th July 11:10

Brazilian star Nilmar's proposed move to Corinthians has been cast into doubt.

Nilmar on brink of Brazil move

Monday 29th May 21:51

Lyon forward Nilmar is on the brink of joining cash-rich Brazilian outfit Corinthians.

Lyon front Eduardo race

Friday 10th February 12:56

Lyon are ready to head off rival interest in order to snare Corinthians' Eduardo.

Nilmar leaves Lyon

Wednesday 24th August 19:13

Lyon striker Nilmar has joined Corinthians on loan.

Houllier taking stock

Friday 19th August 15:15

Gerard Houllier has spoken frankly about the transfer situation at Lyon.

Frau seeks Lyon exit

Thursday 18th August 12:24

Lyon's unsettled striker Pierre-Alain Frau has been a linked with a move to Lens.

Essien sale to boost Lyon

Tuesday 16th August 11:33

Michael Essien's proposed departure to Chelsea is set to increase Lyon's spending.

Lyon keen for Baros talks

Monday 13th June 11:02

Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas is keen for talks with Liverpool striker Milan Baros.

Essien nears Lyon agreement

Monday 6th June 10:32

Lyon claim Michael Essien is set to agree to stay with them.

Troyes track Lyon duo

Thursday 26th May 20:38

Troyes are aiming to sign Lyon duo Nilmar and Yohan Gomez on loan.

Lyon extend Nilmar registration

Sunday 9th January 20:21

Lyon have extended Nilmar's registration as a non-EU player until the season's end.

Lyon's Elber surprise

Thursday 9th December 10:46

Lyon are keen to speak with Giovane Elber, after the striker claimed he is set to leave.

Lyon thrash hapless Sparta

Wednesday 8th December 21:51

Lyon clinched top spot in Group D with an impressive 5-0 win over Sparta Prague.

Lyon overcome unlucky Fener

Wednesday 3rd November 21:45

Lyon moved into the next phase of the Champions League after a 4-2 win over Fenerbahce.

Aulas hints at Nilmar exit

Tuesday 26th October 15:05

Lyon supremo Jean-Michel Aulas could offload Nilmar on loan.

Lyon feared Wiltord loss

Friday 3rd September 12:53

Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas feared he may lose out on Sylvain Wiltord.

Wiltord joins Lyon

Tuesday 31st August 20:28

Former Arsenal striker Sylvain Wiltord has joined French champions Lyon.