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Chelsea lodge appeal against FIFA transfer ban
Last month the club were issued with a two-window registration ban and fined 600,000 Swiss francs (over £460,000).Mar 5, 15:17
Chelsea transfer ban Q&A
The Blues have been banned from signing players for the next two transfer windows by FIFA.Feb 22, 13:16
The background to Chelsea's transfer ban
The Blues have been handed a player registration ban for two transfer windows by FIFA's disciplinary committee.Feb 22, 12:01
Chelsea facing two-year transfer ban?
Chelsea are allegedly facing the possibility of a two-year transfer ban for illegally signing a number of youth players.Nov 14, 18:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Fnabil-fekir_2.jpg "Lyon forward Nabil Fekir in action during his side's Europa League clash against Apollon Limassol on November 23, 2017")
How Lyon could line up against Manchester City
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Lyon, Sports Mole looks at how the visitors could line up at the Etihad Stadium.Sep 18, 10:54
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Preview:Manchester City vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's opening Champions League group match against Lyon.Sep 17, 14:15
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Chelsea beat Lyon on penalties following goalless draw at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea win their final pre-season friendly of 2018-19 as Lyon are beaten penalties following a goalless 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge.Aug 7, 21:11
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Fulham lose heavily to Lyon in France
Fulham continue their preparations for the 2018-19 Premier League campaign with a 4-0 defeat to French giants Lyon.Jul 21, 20:55
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Monaco come from two goals down to seal thrilling win over Lyon
Monaco come back from two goals down to clinch a thrilling 3-2 win over Lyon in Sunday's Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Louis II.Feb 4, 21:59
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Report: FIFA accuses Chelsea of breaking transfer rules on signings of 25 minors
Chelsea are reportedly accused by FIFA of breaking the rules surrounding the signing of 25 foreign players under the age of 18.Jan 18, 22:16
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Manchester United 'lining up Bertrand Traore approach'
Manchester United are reportedly considering a January move for Lyon winger Bertrand Traore, who previously played under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.Nov 7, 17:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F43%2Fdavid-unsworth.jpg "Interim Toffees boss David Unsworth watches on during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Everton on October 25, 2017")
David Unsworth: 'No excuse for Everton performance at Lyon'
David Unsworth admits that Everton have "no excuse" for their performance in the 3-0 defeat to Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday night.Nov 2, 21:41
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Defeat at Lyon puts Everton out of Europa League
Everton lose 3-0 at Lyon to crash out of the Europa League at the group stage.Nov 2, 19:59
Team News: David Unsworth rotates Everton team for Lyon clash
Everton interim boss David Unsworth makes numerous changes for the club's Europa League clash in Lyon.Nov 2, 17:04
Live Commentary: Lyon 3-0 Everton - as it happened
Relive Everton's 3-0 defeat at Lyon with Sports Mole's text commentary.Nov 2, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "Ronald Koeman watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Lyon beat Everton at Goodison Park to pile more pressure on Ronald Koeman
Everton slump to a 2-1 defeat at home to Lyon in the group stage of the Europa League.Oct 19, 21:00
Live Commentary: Everton 1-2 Lyon - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Everton's Europa League meeting with French side Lyon.Oct 19, 18:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fronald-koeman.JPG "Everton manager Ronald Koeman looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Man City at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Preview:Everton vs. Lyon
Sports Mole previews Thursday night's crucial Europa League match between Everton and Lyon at Goodison Park.Oct 18, 15:33
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Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen: 'It is time we showed what we can do'
Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen says that the team need to 'show what they can do' against Lyon in the Europa League.Oct 18, 10:09
FIFA launches investigation into Chelsea youth policy
FIFA confirms that it has launched an investigation into Chelsea's youth transfer policy.Sep 20, 13:10
Andreas Christensen defends Chelsea youth system
Andreas Christensen insists that Chelsea's academy does help the developing players, despite the majority of them failing to make it into the first team.Jul 26, 16:09
Newcastle United offer Aleksandar Mitrovic to Lyon?
Newcastle United reportedly tell Lyon that they can sign forward Aleksandar Mitrovic if they are willing to pay £16m for his signature.Jul 20, 09:44
Ajax rule out selling key duo Kasper Dolberg, Amin Younes
Kasper Dolberg and Amin Younes are not for sale, according to Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars.Jul 4, 20:35
Jean-Michel Aulas: 'Juninho closing in on Lyon return'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that club legend Juninho is close to becoming the French club's new sporting director.Jul 1, 20:17
Lyon sign Mariano Diaz from Real Madrid on five-year deal
Lyon complete the signing of Real Madrid's Mariano Diaz on a five-year contract, with the forward becoming the Ligue 1 club's fourth summer arrival.Jun 30, 19:38
Chelsea inserted buy-back clause in Bertrand Traore contract?
Chelsea will receive 15% of any profit Lyon make should they sell new recruit Bertrand Traore further down the line, according to a report.Jun 27, 19:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Falexandre-lacazette-lyon.JPG "Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette in the Europa League match against Roma on March 16, 2017")
Arsenal target Alexandre Lacazette 'cannot leave until Lyon sign replacement'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that Arsenal target Alexandre Lacazette will not be sold until a replacement is signed.Jun 27, 11:34
Bertrand Traore "very happy" with Lyon move
Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore reveals his delight after joining Ligue 1 giants Lyon from Chelsea on a five-year contract.Jun 26, 21:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Folivier-giroud.jpg "Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Burnley on January 22, 2017")
Lyon rule out Olivier Giroud pursuit
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that his club 'do not want to stockpile forwards' when questioned on reported interest in Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.Jun 26, 19:51
Lyon sign Bertrand Traore from Chelsea
Lyon complete the signing of Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore from Chelsea for a figure believed to be in the region of £8.8m.Jun 26, 18:54
Chelsea defender Fankaty Dabo loaned to Vitesse
Chelsea defender Fankaty Dabo becomes the latest Blues youngster to make a loan move to Eredivisie side Vitesse.Jun 25, 13:14
Arsenal edge towards Alexandre Lacazette transfer?
Arsenal are reportedly moving closer to completing the signing of Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, which could result in Olivier Giroud leaving the Emirates Stadium.Jun 23, 08:47
Jean-Michel Aulas: 'Lyon want to sign Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas reveals that he wants to sign in-demand Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore.Jun 16, 17:39
Lyon 'lead race for Bertrand Traore'
A report claims that Lyon are the favourites to sign Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore in this summer's transfer window.Jun 14, 20:43
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Bayern Munich 'in talks with Lyon's Corentin Tolisso'
Bayern Munich reportedly open talks with Lyon over midfielder Corentin Tolisso.Jun 10, 16:25
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West Ham United consider Martin Braithwaite move?
West Ham United are reportedly considering whether to make a summer move for Toulouse strike Martin Braithewaite.Jun 9, 16:08
Everton, West Ham United join race for Bertrand Traore?
Everton and West Ham United both reportedly join the race to try to sign Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore.Jun 9, 12:01
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jun 6, 11:00
Chelsea take interest in Corentin Tolisso?
Chelsea reportedly take an interest in signing Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso during the transfer window.Jun 1, 15:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic_3.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Eight Manchester United players in Europa League squad of the season
Eight Manchester United players are named in the Europa League squad of the season after they won the competition with victory over Ajax.May 25, 17:42
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