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Paulo Fonseca
Born: March 5, 1973
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Maputo, Mozambique
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2019-2021 | Roma |
| 2022-2024 | Lille | |
| 2024 | AC Milan | |
| 2025- | Lyon | |
Sports Mole has 562 articles about Paulo Fonseca. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Monaco vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 1, 21:55
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Real Madrid transfer news: Lyon 'agree' Endrick loan move with Los Blancos salary coverage revealed
Real Madrid reportedly agree a deal with Lyon for Brazilian striker Endrick to join the French side on loan for the second half of the season.Dec 23, 10:47
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Preview:Lyon vs Le Havre - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Le Havre, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 13, 07:03
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Preview:Lyon vs. Go Ahead Eagles - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Lyon and Go Ahead Eagles, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 9, 22:07
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Chelsea transfer news: Former French champions 'in contact for several days' with exiled player
One of Chelsea's exiled players reportedly receives strong interest from a former French champion regarding a transfer during the winter window.Dec 6, 09:02
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Preview:Lorient vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lorient and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 5, 12:04
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Preview:Lyon vs Nantes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Nantes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 27, 23:30
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Preview:Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 25, 03:35
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Preview:Real Betis vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Real Betis and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 4, 12:55
Man United dealt Endrick blow as Real Madrid forward holds 'direct talks' with Ligue 1 boss
Manchester United reportedly suffer a setback in their pursuit of Endrick, who is likely to leave Real Madrid on loan in the January transfer window.Nov 3, 23:52
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Real Madrid transfer news: Lyon boss responds to Endrick rumours amid Real Madrid loan exit talk
Lyon head coach Paulo Fonseca refuses to rule out a January loan move for Real Madrid's Endrick, who is struggling for game time under Xabi Alonso.Oct 31, 23:57
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Preview:Brest vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Brest and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 31, 02:21
Real Madrid transfer news: Endrick views specific club as 'ideal solution' for January loan exit
Real Madrid attacker Endrick reportedly views a specific European club as the 'ideal solution' for a loan move during the winter transfer window.Oct 29, 15:36
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Preview:Paris FC vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Paris FC and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 27, 02:09
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Preview:Lyon vs Strasbourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Strasbourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 24, 02:13
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Preview:Lyon vs Basel - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Lyon and Basel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 21, 04:26
Preview:Nice vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Nice and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 16, 22:16
Preview:Lyon vs Toulouse - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Toulouse, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 3, 03:25
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Preview:Lyon vs Red Bull Salzburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Lyon and Red Bull Salzburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 30, 03:17
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Preview:Lille vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lille and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 26, 00:21
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Preview:FC Utrecht vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between FC Utrecht and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 23, 16:05
Preview:Lyon vs Angers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Angers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 17, 00:25
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Preview:Rennes vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Rennes and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 11, 22:31
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Man United transfer news: ‘Last-minute bid’ submitted for Alejandro Garnacho replacement on deadline day
Manchester United reportedly failed with a late attempt to sign a Ligue 1 winger viewed as a replacement for Alejandro Garnacho on transfer deadline day.Sep 11, 12:19
Preview:Lyon vs Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Marseille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 29, 18:16
Lyon vs Metz - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Metz, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 21, 23:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fpierre-sage.jpg "Former Lyon manager Pierre Sage pictured on January 26, 2025")
Preview:Lens vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Lens and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 14, 10:04
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Liverpool transfer news: Who benefits most from Tyler Morton's exit to Lyon?
Following Tyler Morton's £15m move from Liverpool to Lyon, Sports Mole explores who benefits most from the deal.Aug 6, 10:03
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Liverpool transfer news: £15m midfielder deal 'close' as FSG pull off latest market coup
Liverpool are reportedly close to selling one of their Under-21 European champions in another stellar piece of business from the Reds' hierarchy.Aug 1, 20:23
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AC Milan vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between historical Champions League opponents AC Milan and Liverpool.Jul 26, 12:40
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Bournemouth 'target Ligue 1 defender' to replace Dean Huijsen
Bournemouth reportedly target Lille defender Bafode Diakite to replace Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi - offer expected this week.Jul 1, 07:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Flucas-perri.jpg "Lyon's Lucas Perri on February 23, 2025")
Newcastle transfer news: "Best goalkeeper in the world" receives offers from Premier League, Serie A clubs
Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri, who has been linked with both Newcastle United and Roma, reportedly receives offers from one Premier League club and one Serie A team.Jun 2, 08:14
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Preview:Lyon vs. Angers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Angers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 15, 07:51
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Preview:Monaco vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 15:56
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Preview:AC Milan vs. Bologna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Bologna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 7, 15:08
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Preview:Lyon vs. Lens - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Lens, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 2, 15:38
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Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 29, 14:15
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Preview:Lyon vs. Rennes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Rennes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 11:32
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Preview:Saint-Etienne vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Saint-Etienne and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 18, 13:04
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Lyon vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Lyon and Manchester United. Apr 18, 08:00
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