Lyon
Third-largest city in France
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Lyon, formerly spelled in English as Lyons, is the third-largest city of France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of Paris, 278 km (173 mi) north of Marseille, 113 km (70 mi) southwest of Geneva, 58 km (36 mi) northeast of Saint-Étienne.
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'I thought they hated me' – Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and BazballNathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lyon hit three in six minutes to beat PSG in first legEight-time winners Lyon score three times in six minutes to win their Women's Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris St-Germain.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lyon 'disappointed' by shortened Lancashire stintAustralia spinner Nathan Lyon is disappointed his spell at Lancashire this summer will be shortened to manage his workload.BBC Sport - Published | |
Mbappe hits winner as PSG reach French Cup finalParis St-Germain will face Lyon in the French Cup final after Kylian Mbappe's goal helps them edge out Rennes in their semi-final.BBC Sport - Published | |
PSG to face Lyon in Champions League semi-finalParis St-Germain beat Hacken to set up a Women's Champions League semi-final against French rivals Lyon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wirtz sets Germany goal record in win over FranceFlorian Wirtz scores after seven seconds as Germany end a three-game winless run with a comfortable victory over France in Lyon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Late penalty gives France win over England in thrillerA late Thomas Ramos penalty gives France a thrilling 33-31 victory over England in Lyon on the final weekend of the 2024 Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Six Nations: France v England build-upFollow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as France host England in Lyon in the final game of the 2024 Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
'I hope Lyon is a game-changer for me' - HartleyEngland spinner Tom Hartley hopes Nathan Lyon's arrival at Lancashire can be a "game-changer" for his bowling.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lyon spins Australia to thumping win over New ZealandNathan Lyon takes six for 65 as Australia secure a 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington.BBC Sport - Published | |
West Ham accept Benrahma loan offer from LyonWest Ham accept an offer from Lyon to sign winger Said Benrahma on loan until the end of the season.BBC Sport - Published | |
PSG consider move for Rashford - Wednesday's gossipParis St-Germain consider a move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Fulham are keen on late deal for Armando Broja, Lyon and Everton battle for Said Benrahma, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lyon moves to 499 as Australia dominate PakistanNathan Lyon moves to 499 career Test wickets as Australia strengthened their control of the first Test against Pakistan on day three.BBC Sport - Published | Lyon sack Grosso after seven games in chargeLigue 1's bottom club Lyon sack Italian manager Fabio Grosso after just seven games in charge.BBC Sport - Published |
Hegerberg hits milestone as Lyon score nine in PragueAda Hegerberg scores her 60th Women's Champions League goal as Lyon open their campaign with a nine-goal demolition of Slavia Prague.BBC Sport - Published | Lyon want to play Marseille 'without being afraid'Lyon will appeal against the decision to make them play Marseille in front of fans after the initial match was postponed when their bus was attacked.BBC Sport - Published |
New match date confirmed after Lyon bus attackThe rescheduled match between Marseille and Lyon, which was abandoned after an attack on Lyon's team bus last month, will take place on 6 December at Marseille with fans.BBC Sport - Published | Jewish woman stabbed on doorstep in France and swastika sprayed on doorA Jewish woman was stabbed on the doorstep of her home in the French city of Lyon before a swastika was found graffitied on her door.Sky News - Published |
Lyon bus attack 'could have been a tragedy'The attack on Lyon's team bus in Marseille on Sunday "could have been a tragedy", says manager Fabio Grosso.BBC Sport - Published | Marseille game postponed after Lyon coach attackedMarseille's Ligue 1 home match with Lyon is postponed after Lyon boss Fabio Grosso is injured when the team coach is attacked on the way to the ground.BBC Sport - Published |
Lyon manager injured after team bus attacked before Marseille matchThe manager of Lyon has been injured after the team bus was attacked on its way to the stadium ahead of a match against Marseille.Sky News - Published | New Zealand face Italy in must-win World Cup match - radio & textFollow live commentary and text updates as three-time champions New Zealand face Italy in Lyon.BBC Sport - Published |
Uruguay beat Namibia for first win of World CupUruguay beat Namibia to record their first pool win at the Rugby World Cup in Lyon and deny the African nation a first win in the competition.BBC Sport - Published | Special night in Lyon leads Wales to MarseilleWales will head to Marseille for a World Cup quarter-final following a record 40-6 defeat of Australia in Lyon.BBC Sport - Published |
Gatland hails 'outstanding performance' in LyonHead coach Warren Gatland hails Wales' 'outstanding performance' against Australia, which ensures them a place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a game to spare.BBC Sport - Published | Jones remains committed to Australia roleEddie Jones insists he remains committed to his Australia head coach role following the World Cup 40-6 hammering by Wales in Lyon.BBC Sport - Published |
Wales hammer Australia to seal quarter-final spotWales become the first team to reach the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals as they celebrate a record win over Australia in Lyon.BBC Sport - Published | Familiar foes Jones and Gatland meet again in LyonTwo familiar foes will tackle each other on Sunday when Warren Gatland's Wales face Eddie Jones' Australia in a crucial World Cup match.BBC Sport - Published |
Wales and Australia prepare for World Cup battleTeam news, match preview and statistics for Wales and Australia's much-anticipated Rugby World Cup Pool C match in Lyon on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published | Rugby World Cup: Wales v Australia - radio & textFollow live radio commentary and text updates from the Rugby World Cup as Wales play Australia in Lyon.BBC Sport - Published |
Jones has 'no doubt' Australia will beat WalesUnder pressure Australia coach Eddie Jones remains upbeat before the crucial Pool C showdown in Lyon on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published | Australia consider Donaldson at 10 against WalesAustralia head coach Eddie Jones is considering starting Ben Donaldson at fly-half in the World Cup Pool C match against Wales in Lyon on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published |
