This Saturday, a friendly meeting between Lyonnais and Caladois will take place at 10.30 a.m. For Paulo Fonseca, this opposition represents a first test in real conditions, although the FCVB, nicknamed the Tigers, already had a glimpse of this reality during its match against Nancy last Wednesday, bowing 3 to 1. The club stressed the need to “return to work” following this defeat, after also losing 2-1 against Clermont in their previous match. This preparation is crucial for the FCVB, which will evolve in the National next season.

At the same time, Nicolas Tagliafico, released from his contract with Olympique Lyonnais last June after having played 102 games with the club, is actively looking for a new club. Although a return to Lyon is not excluded, he is currently training alone in Amsterdam. Several clubs, including Roma and Everton, have shown interest in the left defender, but no concrete offer has yet been recorded. Tagliafico hopes to quickly find a project that matches him.

The year 2025 marks a turning point for Olympique Lyonnais with the arrival of Michele Kanga as President. This American businesswoman, already involved in OL Lyonnais, became the first woman to run a professional football club in France. Her financial commitment to women’s football is recognized worldwide, as evidenced by the ESPN Sport Philanthropy Award she recently received. She is the majority owner of the Washington Spirit and holds major stakes in OL Lyonnais and London City Lionesses, investing heavily in the development of women’s football, particularly in the United States.