The former midfielder of Olympique Lyonnais, Lucas Paqueta, now operating in West Ham, seems finally to escape a potential suspension of several years due to suspicions of sports betting in Premier League matches. Accused in May 2024 of deliberately receiving yellow cards in meetings against Leicester City, Aston Villa, Leeds United and Bournemouth between 2022 and 2024, the Brazilian was prosecuted by the English federation. After a thorough investigation, it should be cleared, as The Times reports. Paqueta, who has always denied the accusations, saw her career threatened, especially with an interest in Manchester City last summer that had finally withdrawn. The final outcome of this case is expected next week, and its positive outcome is a relief for the player.

In a recent interview, Laurent Blanc, the coach of Olympique Lyonnais, revealed the teams he particularly appreciates watching play. Although he did not leave a significant impression on Lyon fans during his two seasons at the club, Blanc cited Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona as teams that always entertain. He prefers teams that take risks and play in an offensive way, stressing his interest in watching the semifinals of the Champions League between Barça and Inter, as well as the Manchester City game over the years. Blanc particularly appreciated the quality of the game, the goals, the spectacular actions and the performances of the guards and players like Lamine, and expressed his enthusiasm for this type of football.

Olympique Lyonnais formalized the arrival of Ruben Kluivert, a 24-year-old Dutch player from Casa Pia. The player has signed a five-year contract and will integrate rotation into the central hinge. Number 21 was assigned to him by the club, which revealed this information on its social networks. This recruit represents a reinforcement for the Lyon team and is part of the club’s development strategy, offering an additional option for the position of central defender.