Irish abroad: Goals in Ligue 1 and a record Premier League result
A brace in the French top flight and a record Premier League result were among the involvements of Irish players abroad over the weekend.
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Nantes hand Nice first loss, Lens beat Lyon in French league after Arsenal nightmare
PARIS: Hiring new coach Jocelyn Gourvennec brought an immediate reward to Nantes.
Euro round-up: O'Brien double not enough for Lyon
Cork's Jake O’Brien found the net twice for Lyon but it wasn’t enough as they lost 3-2 to 10-man Lens in Ligue 1.
Lyon finally taste victory in French league at 11th attempt
PARIS: Nearly six months after their last victory, seven-time champion Lyon finally got back to winning ways in the French league by beating 10-man Rennes 1-0 on Sunday.
European wrap: Ireland's Jake O'Brien heads winner for Lyon
Jake O'Brien scored the only goal as basement side Lyon beat Rennes 1-0 to secure their first Ligue 1 win of the season.
European wrap: Landmark goal for Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal as Jake O'Brien starts again for Lyon
Lamine Yamal became La Liga's youngest-ever goal scorer as he helped Barcelona fight back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Granada.
Irish defender Cathal Heffernan joins Newcastle United
Cork native Cathal Heffernan has completed his move from AC Milan to Newcastle United.
Ireland prospect Cathal Heffernan set for move to Newcastle from Milan; Jake O'Brien leaves Palace for Lyon
Republic of Ireland Under-19 international Cathal Heffernan has reportedly sealed a move to Newcastle United from AC Milan, while Jake O'Brien has left Crystal Palace for Olympique Lyonnais.