Let`s talk about modern football and forget about traditions. Many clubs made history in 21st century. One of these teams is Olympique Lyon. Clubs was founded officially in the 50s but the biggest achievements have been made during the first decades of the modern times. Lyon won nine consecutive titles which is a French record and it`s not surprise that the team has one of the largest number of supporters in the country. `The boys` made history in the French League, breaking many records reaching a status as one of the richest clubs in France. Thus the club is one of the founders of G14 group and its successor- the European Club Association.
This year has started better for `the boys` than the previous season. The team is on the third spot in French League, just a point behind PSG. Everyone is looking at the PSG stars and forget that Lyon always has something to prove, especially in the final rounds. The team has the second best attack and the fifth best defense. Manager Remi Garde tries to build a team with many experienced players such as the captain Lopez. The fans are spoiled with the team`s nine titles in a row, so the manager feels uneasy to create and prove his football philosophy for a short period of time. Everyone in Lyon wants triumphs and titles but times have changes and now the contenders in French League are more and powerful.
If the team fails to achieve something big this season (which is unthinkable, due to manager`s previous stay at Arsenal FC), it won`t be a surprise a new coach`s appointment. A title or more European triumphs- it`s all the same for Lyon. The team is hungry for a success, something unseen in the past few seasons.
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