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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Were Dortmund too stingy? This non-transfer is a real regret for BVB
It's the 79th minute at the Stuttgart MHP Arena. Rayan Cherki receives a relatively hard, bumpy pass from Kylian Mbappé on his right foot. France's number 25 controls the ball, doesn't think twice, and shoots the ball with his left foot in a volley that is unstoppable for the Spanish goalkeeper. What's special about this goal? For 21-year-old Rayan Cherki, it's his first game for France's A-national team, and it would have been the perfect debut if the Équipe Tricolore had turned the game around in the 4-5 spectacle. Cherki was only substituted in the 63rd minute and showed in the remaining playing time why he is in such high demand. Advertisement Especially in Dortmund, one might have watched his performance with tears in their eyes. The transfer odyssey between BVB and Cherki could now backfire tragically for the Black and Yellows. But did the Dortmund team do anything wrong? Or did they? Almost every day in the winter, there were reports of a possible transfer of Cherki to BVB. Sometimes the deal was almost done, and sometimes the transfer threatened to burst. One thing is certain: Cherki sparked desires, and BVB was the club that showed the most interest in the Frenchman, while top clubs kept a low profile. The trend at the end of the winter transfer window was towards a transfer. Rayan Cherki was ready for the next step and, according to information from 'Sky', also had a verbal agreement with his club Olympique Lyon that he could leave the Lyonnais for 22.5 million euros. Contractually agreed exit clauses, as known in Germany, are prohibited in France. However, Lyon boss John Textor put a spoke in the wheel of this seemingly secure transfer and also ranted against BVB: "The offer from Dortmund was communicated disrespectfully, was far below market value, and came at the wrong time." The BVB offer of over 22.5 million euros came at the end of the transfer period, and the market value of the Frenchman was around 30 million euros in the winter, with an upward trend. Advertisement Was BVB too sloppy to sign the up-and-coming superstar? As BVB made clear to Sky, they had already submitted several offers to Lyon beforehand. But probably, Sebastian Kehl & Co. in Dortmund were too stingy and gave too much importance to the verbal agreement between Cherki and Lyon. That BVB couldn't or didn't want to make a better offer for a player who perfectly fits the transfer prey scheme could cost the Dortmund team dearly. Cherki played a strong second half at Lyon and now has a market value of 45 million euros (source: ' and real top clubs have entered the transfer poker. According to 'L'Equipe', Manchester City is following the BVB path and has probably made an offer of over 22.5 million euros, while transfer expert Fabrizio Romano assumes a transfer fee of 30 million euros plus bonus payments. Romano even announced the completion of the transfer between Manchester City and Cherki. The Frenchman himself also hinted at a transfer. "Yes, it's almost done. But you know my answer, everyone knows it. There's still a game to play. Now we want to have fun and give everything, but after that, it's done," he said to 'Telefoot'. Advertisement One way or another: BVB is now probably out of the running for top striker Rayan Cherki, although BVB (half a year ago) seemed like the perfect station for the Frenchman. If Manchester City gets the offensive player for the transfer fee mentioned by Romano, the BVB family will likely be annoyed about the wrong stinginess. If Cherki goes for the verbal agreement of 22.5 million euros, the Dortmund team has every reason to accuse Lyon boss John Textor of foul play. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 THOMAS KIENZLE - AFP or licensors
Forbes
02-06-2025
- General
- Forbes
Joe Montemurro Appointed Head Coach Of Australian Women's National Team
LYON, FRANCE - MAY 16: Olympique Lyon Head Coach Joe Montemurro during the Arkema Premiere Ligue ... More Feminine, Final match between Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain on May 16, 2025 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Eurasia) Former Arsenal and Lyon coach, Joe Montemurro has today been officially confirmed as the 15th full-time head coach of the Australian Women's National Team, known as The Matildas. The 55-year-old Australian will return to his country after spending eight years coaching in Europe, winning league titles in England, Italy and France. However, he failed to take any of those sides to a Champions League final, most disappointingly squandering a first-leg lead with Lyon in this season's semi-final, going out to former side Arsenal. Montemurro stepped down from his position as coach of French champions Lyon on Saturday morning and was in Sydney today for his presentation to the Australian media. He was unveiled in front of the city's iconic Harbour Bridge, standing alongside Football Australia Interim CEO, Heather Garriock and Head of National Teams, Gary Moretti. Garriock said Montemurro 'ticked every box" during Football Australia's recruitment process. The announcement comes at the end of what the federation called 'a global search' for a successor to Swede Tony Gustavsson who led the Matildas to fourth place finishes at the Tokyo Olympics and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was played on home soil in front of record-breaking attendances and television audiences for the Australian nation. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Tony Gustavsson, Head Coach of Australia, applauds fans after the ... More team's victory through the penalty shootout following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by) Gustavsson stepped down soon after a disappointing performance for The Matildas at the Paris Olympics in which they failed to progress out of the group stage. Last September, former Matildas coach Tom Serrmani was reappointed national team head coach on an interim basis as Football Australia began their process of recruiting a permanent replacement for Gustavsson. Sermani oversaw a mixed bag of results, a famous 2-1 away to Germany in Duisburg was followed by two home defeats to Brazil. At the start of 2025, the Matildas lost all three games they played at the She Believes Cup in the United States. Montemurro will officially commence his role on 16 June two weeks after this morning's friendly international against Argentina in Canberra. His first matches in charge will be a double-header against Slovenia in Perth followed by another two matches against Panama in July. His first real test will come at the AFC Asian Cup to be played on home soil during the middle of the European club season in March 2026. 'To be appointed head coach of the CommBank Matildas is the honor of a lifetime," he said today. 'This team means so much to so many Australians, and I'm humbled by the opportunity to help shape its next chapter. I've followed their incredible journey closely and am energised by the passion, resilience, and identity they've built. 'There's a generation of talent coming through and major tournaments on the horizon. My job is to honour the legacy, harness the momentum, and help this team play football that inspires and unites the country.' Speaking at his first press conference, Montemurro outlined the way he wants his Australian side to play. 'We want to control the game. We want to have the ball. We want to be able to control the game even when we don't have the ball." 'You'll see a team that will take risks. You'll see a team that's going to be brave. You'll see a team that's going to excite. I know no other way of playing football, and it's a matter of now instilling that identity.' He warned that his expansive methods would not bear fruit overnight. 'You're not going to see, in the first game I take over, that all of a sudden we're getting 85% possession and we're entering into the attacking third forty times. But the most important thing is to have it ready and understanding for the big tournaments - when it's important." The Matildas have been without their captain, record goalscorer and talismanic leader Sam Kerr since January 2024 as she continues to work towards full fitness after a rupture of her anterior cruciate ligament. Re-integrating Kerr into the team after such a long absence will be one of Montemurro's immediate concerns. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Australian footballer Sam Kerr looks on during the A-League Women's ... More Grand Final between Melbourne Victory and the Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park on May 18, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by) 'My intention is to sit down with all the players,' he said, "even the extended squad, and map out a process - a thorough profiling of what's required to play the brand of football that we want to play. Sam fits into that scenario where we're just going to assess and monitor and see where she's at. Let's get her fit and right, and then we'll have those discussions." It is believed that Montemurro's contract will allow him to lead the team into the next Women's World Cup in 2027 and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. He spoke passionately of his desire to leave a legacy in the country's soccer development. 'I want to be able to leave a situation here, or create a situation here, that every young female player dreams of the opportunities that are going to be given to them in the national team pathway,'
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wilfried Stephane Singo vs. Olympique Lyon – Player props & odds to score a goal on May 10
Wilfried Stephane Singo vs. Olympique Lyon – Player props & odds to score a goal on May 10 [gambcom-standard rankid="4130" ] Will Wilfried Stephane Singo score a goal when AS Monaco plays Olympique Lyon on Saturday, May 10 at 3:00 PM ET? For current stats and anytime goalscorer odds, keep reading. AS Monaco took on AS Saint-Etienne away from home in its last match and picked up a victory by a final score of 3-1. The victorious AS Monaco side took 13 shots, outshooting AS Saint-Etienne by five. Keep up with Ligue 1 action this season on Fubo! Wilfried Stephane Singo's Odds to Score a Goal vs. Olympique Lyon Odds to score a goal next game: +1050 Soccer player prop odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 6:40 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. [gambcom-standard rankid="4142" ] Wilfried Stephane Singo's 2024-25 Stats Looking at xG (expected goals), Singo is at 0.5, which is close to his actual goal tally of one. In terms of assists, he has tallied one in two of the 26 matches he has played in this season. Thus far in the 2024-25 season, he is averaging 0.3 shots per match (eight total). AS Monaco vs. Olympique Lyon Scoring Insights AS Monaco has scored 61 goals in 32 games this season (fourth in Ligue 1), and Olympique Lyon has allowed 44 goals in 32 games (ninth in league). With 63 goals in 32 games, Olympique Lyon is third in Ligue 1. On the flip side, AS Monaco has conceded 37 goals in 32 games, third in the league. AS Monaco's goal difference (+24) is second in Ligue 1. With 63 goals scored and 44 allowed, Olympique Lyon is fifth in Ligue 1 in goal differential. AS Monaco vs. Olympique Lyon Match Info Matchup: AS Monaco vs. Olympique Lyon AS Monaco vs. Olympique Lyon Time: 3:00 PM ET 3:00 PM ET Date: May 10, 2025 May 10, 2025 Venue: Stade Louis II More Player Props: [gambcom-standard rankid="4338" ]
USA Today
04-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Andy Diouf vs. Olympique Lyon – Player props & odds to score a goal on May 4
Andy Diouf vs. Olympique Lyon – Player props & odds to score a goal on May 4 [gambcom-standard rankid="4130" ] Will Andy Diouf score a goal when RC Lens goes up against Olympique Lyon on Sunday, May 4 at 11:15 AM ET? For current stats and anytime goalscorer odds, continue scrolling. RC Lens took on AJ Auxerre at home in its last match and fell short by a final score of 4-0. It was outshot by one in the match, 12 to 11. Want to watch Andy Diouf take on Olympique Lyon? RC Lens vs. Olympique Lyon is streaming live on Fubo! Andy Diouf's Odds to Score a Goal vs. Olympique Lyon Odds to score a goal next game: +1100 Soccer player prop odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 6:41 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. [gambcom-standard rankid="4142" ] Andy Diouf's 2024-25 Stats Comparing Diouf's expected goals total (1.1) to his actual total (one), you see those numbers are quite similar. So far in the 2024-25 season, he has taken 24 shots (0.8 per match), with five being on target. RC Lens vs. Olympique Lyon Scoring Insights In Ligue 1, RC Lens has put up 35 goals in 31 games (12th in league), and Olympique Lyon has allowed 42 in 31 games (eighth). In Ligue 1, Olympique Lyon has put up 62 goals in 31 matches (third in league), and RC Lens has conceded 37 in 31 matches (third). RC Lens' goal difference (-2) ranks 11th in Ligue 1. Olympique Lyon's goal difference (+20) ranks fifth in Ligue 1. RC Lens vs. Olympique Lyon Match Info Matchup: RC Lens at Olympique Lyon RC Lens at Olympique Lyon Time: 11:15 AM ET 11:15 AM ET Date: May 4, 2025 May 4, 2025 Venue: Groupama Stadium Groupama Stadium Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo Watch RC Lens vs. Olympique Lyon on Fubo More Player Props: [gambcom-standard rankid="4338" ]
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jordan Veretout vs. Stade Rennes – Player props & odds to score a goal on April 26
Jordan Veretout vs. Stade Rennes – Player props & odds to score a goal on April 26 [gambcom-standard rankid="4130" ] Will Jordan Veretout find the back of the net when Olympique Lyon takes on Stade Rennes on Saturday, April 26 at 3:05 PM ET? For current stats and anytime goalscorer odds, keep reading. Olympique Lyon took on AS Saint-Etienne away from home in its last game and fell short by a final score of 2-1. It was outshot by seven in the match, 18 to 11. Want to watch Jordan Veretout take on Stade Rennes? Olympique Lyon vs. Stade Rennes is streaming live on Fubo! Jordan Veretout's Odds to Score a Goal vs. Stade Rennes Odds to score a goal next game: +350 Soccer player prop odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 12:39 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. [gambcom-standard rankid="4142" ] Jordan Veretout's 2024-25 Stats Veretout has two goals but zero assists for Olympique Lyon in Ligue 1 this season. Out of 27 games this season, he has found the back of the net in two of them. Looking at expected goals, Veretout (0.5 xG) is 1.5 below his actual goal tally (two). So far in the 2024-25 season, he has taken 14 shots (0.5 per match), with nine being on target. Olympique Lyon vs. Stade Rennes Scoring Insights Olympique Lyon has scored 58 goals in 30 games this season (fourth in Ligue 1), and Stade Rennes has conceded 40 goals in 30 matches (eighth in league). Stade Rennes has scored 45 goals in 30 matches this season (ninth in Ligue 1), and Olympique Lyon has allowed 41 goals in 30 games (ninth in league). Olympique Lyon has outscored opponents 58-41, and its +17 goal differential is fifth in Ligue 1. Stade Rennes' goal difference (+5) ranks eighth in Ligue 1. Olympique Lyon vs. Stade Rennes Match Info Matchup: Olympique Lyon vs. Stade Rennes Olympique Lyon vs. Stade Rennes Time: 3:05 PM ET 3:05 PM ET Date: April 26, 2025 April 26, 2025 Venue: Groupama Stadium Groupama Stadium Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo Watch Olympique Lyon vs. Stade Rennes on Fubo More Player Props: [gambcom-standard rankid="4338" ]
