A cheesemaker from the Loire offers free quenelles to celebrate victory

In a spirit of generosity, Philippe Déléage, a cheesemaker based in Roche-La-Molière near Saint-Étienne, decided to offer free quenelles to all of his customers. This original initiative was aimed at celebrating ASSE’s victory in the derby against Olympique Lyonnais last Sunday. According to Le Progrès, this unusual offer was justified by a lost bet: “Everyone laughed at me when I offered this bet,” said the cheesemaker. “Even those who do not necessarily follow football have the green heart” for ASSE, he added.

Alexandre Lacazette targeted by a Saudi club

At the end of the contract next June, Alexandre Lacazette could be transferred to a club in Saudi First Division League (D2). After an honorable season with Olympique Lyonnais, the 33-year-old striker could join Neom’s club, which has just acquired Said Benrahma. According to Foot Mercato, Neom would be very interested in Lacazette to prepare a XXL mercato for its rise to the Saudi Pro League.

Mercato: OL facing financial priorities

This summer, Olympique Lyonnais will probably have other priorities before recruitment. Eagle Group accounts are in the red and the threat of administrative demotion in Ligue 2 is still hovering above the heads of the Rhodanian leaders. The LFP published the summer and winter mercato dates for the 2025-2026 season, with a summer window from Monday 16 June to Monday 1 September 2025 and a winter window from Thursday 1 January to Monday 2 February 2026. The World Cup of Clubs will take place in June 2025, which slightly upset the usual calendar of summer mercato. **