Soccer-Blanc back on the bench with job as Lyon coach
PARIS -Former France defender Laurent Blanc has been appointed Olympique Lyonnais coach until 2024, replacing Peter Bosz, the Ligue 1 club said in a statement on Sunday.
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Chelsea stun holders Barcelona 1-0 in Women's Champions League semis first leg
BARCELONA, Spain : An Erin Cuthbert strike gave Chelsea a shock 1-0 win over reigning champions Barcelona in the Women's Champions League semi-final first leg at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on Saturday, as Emma Hayes' side target their first European title.
Benfica cancels away tickets for Marseille clash
Benfica have cancelled away fans' tickets for their home Europa League clash against Olympique de Marseille on Thursday after being warned of potential violence by authorities.
Euro round-up: Jake O'Brien set for Kylian Mbappe showdown in French Cup final
Jake O'Brien looks set to go head-to-head with Kylian Mbappe in the French Cup final on 25 May following Paris Saint-Germain's 1-0 semi-final win over Stade Rennais on Wednesday.
PSG, Barcelona ease into women's Champions League semis
PARIS : Paris St Germain beat Sweden's BK Hacken 5-1 on aggregate and Barcelona knocked out Norwegian side SK Brann 5-2 over two legs to reach the last four of the women's Champions League on Thursday.
French form puts Jake O'Brien in frame for Ireland debut
It was no surprise when the uncapped Jake O’Brien was named in the Ireland squad for the upcoming internationals against Belgium and Switzerland.
European hopefuls Nice lose at Toulouse, second-placed Brest win
TOULOUSE, France :Fifth-placed Nice lost 2-1 at Toulouse on Sunday after conceding two second half goals to the hosts who claimed their third straight Ligue 1 victory.
Irish abroad: Duffy and McGrath among best performers
Republic of Ireland internationals Shane Duffy, Jamie McGrath and Alan Browne were among the best Irish performers abroad this weekend.
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.