This Friday, a closed hearing was held at the TAS headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, concerning a request by Crystal Palace to qualify for the 2025/2026 Champions League. The club, removed from the Europa League due to the rule of multi-ownership, requested the annulment of this decision and its readmission, as did the admission of Nottingham Forest, which had taken over the vacant place. The Arbitral Court of Sport has indicated that an operational decision, without reasons, will be issued on Monday. This case raises complex questions concerning the distribution of places in European competitions and the implications of the multi-ownership rule.

At the same time, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) started its third week of training under the direction of its new coach, Jonatan Giraldez. The players benefited from intensive sessions focused on the game with the ball, a preferred approach by Giraldez to prepare for the upcoming season. The Spanish coach, a former European double champion with Barcelona, emphasises the improvement of the game and the pleasure of fans, while stressing the importance of gradual adaptation to the new game patterns. His style of play, inspired by Catalan “tiki-taka”, is particularly appreciated by the players, who perceive a positive change in the dynamics of the team.

Finally, Jordan Ferri left OL to join Sampdoria Genoa, with a contract running until 2027. After seven years in Lyon, the French midfielder opted for a new adventure in Italy, motivated by the prospect of discovering a new facet of football. This decision comes after a difficult season in Montpellier, relegated to Ligue 2, and represents an opportunity for Ferri to return to a Serie A club and pursue his career at a European level. His departure marks a change in OL composition, which must now rely on new players to achieve his goals.

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