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The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Nemanja Matic leaves Lyon after early contract termination
FORMER Serbian international Nemanja Matic has reached an 'amicable' agreement for the early termination of his contract with Lyon, the Ligue 1 club said Thursday. The 37-year-old former Manchester United, Chelsea and Benfica midfielder's contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026. However the club has opted to shed one of its highest paid players as part of its effort to significantly reduce its payroll. Matic arrived in January 2024 from league rivals Rennes and played a key role in helping Lyon move from last at the 2023-2024 winter break to finish sixth, qualifying for the Europa League, and playing in the French Cup final, losing 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain. He has made a total of 58 appearances for Lyon who open their campaign at Lens on Saturday. Matic earned 48 caps for Serbia between 2008 and 2020. - AFP
News18
5 days ago
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- News18
French Outfit Lyon Part Ways With Serbian Nemanja Matic
The 37-year-old's contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026. However, the club opted to shed one of its highest-paid players in their effort to reduce the wage bill. French side Olympique Lyon reached an amicable agreement for the early termination of the contract of former Serbian international Nemanja Matic on Thursday. The 37-year-old midfielder's contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026. However, the club opted to shed one of its highest-paid players in their effort to reduce the wage bill. 'It was an unforgettable journey," the seasoned midfielder said in a post on social media platform X. 'I made forever lasting memories at OL. Together we managed to bring the club back to winning ways," he added. 'Thanks to OL fans all over the world. Wishing everyone at OL best of luck in the upcoming season," Matic concluded. It was an unforgettable journey!I made forever lasting memories at @OL Together we managed to bring the club back to winning to OL fans all over the everyone at OL best of luck in the upcoming season! ♥️💙 — Nemanja Matic (@NemanjaMatic) August 14, 2025 The club said in an update, 'Nemanja Matić and OL end their collaboration. Thank you for all the great moments, Nemanja. Best of luck for the future." The former Manchester United, Chelsea and Benfica, joined Lyon in January 2024 from league rivals Rennes and played a key role in helping Lyon move from last at the 2023-2024 winter break to finish sixth, qualifying for the Europa League, and playing in the French Cup final, losing 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain. He has made a total of 58 appearances for Lyon who open their campaign at Lens on Saturday. Matic also earned 48 caps for his national side Serbia during his years active as an international player between 2008 and 2020. view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 07:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Lyon terminate veteran Matic's contract a year early
LYON: Former Serbian international Nemanja Matic has reached an "amicable" agreement for the early termination of his contract with Lyon, the Ligue 1 club said Thursday. The 37-year-old former Manchester United, Chelsea and Benfica midfielder's contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026. However the club has opted to shed one of its highest paid players as part of its effort to significantly reduce its payroll. Matic arrived in January 2024 from league rivals Rennes and played a key role in helping Lyon move from last at the 2023-2024 winter break to finish sixth, qualifying for the Europa League, and playing in the French Cup final, losing 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain. He has made a total of 58 appearances for Lyon who open their campaign at Lens on Saturday. Matic earned 48 caps for Serbia between 2008 and 2020.
Filipino Times
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Filipino Times
Iraq coach lauds Gilas Pilipinas after FIBA Asia Cup loss
Despite bowing to Gilas Pilipinas, Iraq head coach Veselin Matic had nothing but praise for the Philippine squad competing in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. The Philippines scored a 66–57 win over Iraq in the group stage on Saturday, securing a spot in the qualification to the quarterfinals. Iraq, which started strong with an 18–12 lead in the first quarter, eventually faltered as Gilas pulled away in the third period, sealing the win and eliminating the Iraqi team from contention. Matic attributed the result to the Philippines' experience. 'I know for a long time, this team of the Philippines… all these players, they are superstars over there. And that is when the championship [experience is] coming, they are coming with a superstar. I'm sure that the Philippines is improving [by] playing hard games, that will help them in the future,' Matic said. 'For me, the Philippines is [a] top four or top six team here,' he added. Looking ahead, Matic said he hopes Iraq can improve by competing in more international tournaments, such as the Jones Cup. Iraq is currently ranked 92nd in the world by FIBA.
GMA Network
10-08-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Iraq coach praises Gilas Pilipinas squad in FIBA Asia Cup
Despite losing to Gilas Pilipinas, Iraq head coach Veselin Matic praised the Philippine squad competing in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. The Philippines defeated Iraq, 66–57, in group stage play on Saturday to advance to the qualification to the quarterfinals. Iraq had a good start and led 18–12 in the first period before the Philippines pulled away in the third period and eventually claimed the win. Iraq, meanwhile, was eliminated from contention. Asked about Iraq's performance, Matic said it was more about the Philippines being the more experienced team. "I know for a long time, this team of the Philippines... all these players, they are superstars over there. And that is when the championship [experience is] coming, they are coming with a superstar. I'm sure that the Philippines is improving [by] playing hard games, that will help them in the future," Matic said. 'For me, the Philippines is [a] top four or top six team here,' he added. Moving forward, Matic said he wants the Iraq squad to improve by playing more international games, such as those in the Jones Cup. Iraq is currently ranked 92nd in the world by FIBA. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
