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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 556 articles about Paulo Fonseca. Articles 1 to 40:
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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
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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
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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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fhabib-beye.jpg "Rennes manager Habib Beye pictured on February 16, 2025")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fmf-6884defedb563462867775.jpg "Lyon's Malick Fofana on July 19, 2025")
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
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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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fpaulo-fonseca.jpg "Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca pictured on February 23, 2025")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Frayan-cherki.jpg "Lyon's Rayan Cherki celebrates on April 5, 2025")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Futdlyo.jpg "Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte celebrates scoring against Lyon on April 17, 2025")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fgeorges-mikautadze.jpg "Lyon's Georges Mikautadze pictured on November 10, 2024")
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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Preview:Manchester United vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Manchester United and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 15, 17:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fnemanja-matic.jpg "Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic in January 2025.")
Preview:Auxerre vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Auxerre and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 11, 23:24
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Lyon 2-2 Man United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Andre Onana makes two howlers in Europa League thriller
Lyon and Manchester United play out a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday night.Apr 10, 21:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fruben-amorim.jpg "Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim during his side's match against Real Sociedad, on March 13, 2025")
Preview:Lyon vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Lyon and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 8, 17:17
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Preview:Lyon vs. Lille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Lille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 05:55
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Preview:AC Milan vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Coppa Italia semi-final first leg between AC Milan and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 31, 08:07
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