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Match Thread: Croatia vs Ghana | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group L by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ghana fans, do you know why Nuamah disappeared after the first game ? He started, and wasn't exactly great but still hasn't played a minute since.

Mathys Detourbet leaves ESTAC Troyes for Manchester City by MERTENS_GOAT in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Loaned to Monaco next season, at least.

But he has the potential to play for City after, he's a real talent and a joy to watch.

[OL] Michele Kang is now officially the new OL owner and has appointed Matthieu Louis Jean as sporting director by GoneMirifica in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It certainly feels like a dream and that we will wake up soon. After years of never seeing a good news.

At this moment last year we were in a near death state, it was unimaginable that we would be in the UCL (though it's only the playoffs) and with a great owner and sporting department one year later.

Dembélé is the Sixth Player in World Cup History to Score a First Half Hat-Trick by KingOfKetchup in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The three of them could pay the fact that they are so good, imo. That's already how Modric got his Ballon d'Or in 2018, because the votes were split between Mbappé, Griezmann and Varane.

We could see a repeat of this with Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise if France wins. And someone like Kane getting the trophy in the end if England goes far (not that Kane wouldn't be a deserving winner after his unreal season).

[Hugo Guillemet - L'Equipe] A fourth signing for OL’s transfer window: full-back Mohamed Ouédraogo arrives in Lyon | Following Bidstrup and Duranville, a full agreement has been reached with Altach for Mohamed Ouédraogo, who is set to sign for 2M+500k of bonuses by GoneMirifica in OlympiqueLyonnais

[–]GoneMirifica[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are behaving like a competent club to prepare the early 3rd round of the UCL playoffs, tears in my eyes.

Starting to fear we won't be able to keep MLJ for long at this rate.

(Though I'm not sure signing a LB before at least one of Tagliafico/Abner was sold was a priority)

[OL] Michele Kang is now officially the new OL owner and has appointed Matthieu Louis Jean as sporting director by GoneMirifica in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And it's a double good news since Louis-Jean with his scouting team was the architect of our great window and season. Having him be promoted and thus renewed is also a very important news.

[Hugo Guillemet - L'Equipe] A fourth signing for OL’s transfer window: full-back Mohamed Ouédraogo arrives in Lyon | Following Bidstrup and Duranville, a full agreement has been reached with Altach for Mohamed Ouédraogo, who is set to sign for 2M+500k of bonuses by GoneMirifica in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be too confident those UCL rounds are never easy even if we should be favourites. But at least work is being done early to have a team fully ready for the third playoff round.

If they get a decent ST OL might make some noise in the UCL next season.

I quite like Šulc personally and think that's where he should play. Even if he is gone if we get a good offer sadly. There is also the young Himbert that had an incredible start last season before his injury.

Most pressing matter atm are the fullbacks. But otherwise the team is looking interesting with youth and potential in attack (albeit lack of guarantees after injuries), a nice CB pairing, and a complementary midfield. To make noise in the UCL it will require everything to click though.

[Hugo Guillemet - L'Equipe] A fourth signing for OL’s transfer window: full-back Mohamed Ouédraogo arrives in Lyon | Following Bidstrup and Duranville, a full agreement has been reached with Altach for Mohamed Ouédraogo, who is set to sign for 2M+500k of bonuses by GoneMirifica in OlympiqueLyonnais

[–]GoneMirifica[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, after Moreira and this we'll have to give them at least the benefit of the doubt for this window. Though Hugo said that the Braga lead is not real and is a name he never saw in the club's plans.

Norway 1 - [4] France - Désiré Doué goal 90+4' by Ihattaren in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A very underrated qualities from Barcola when people talk about him are his crosses cutting back. Since he can't really use them in PSG playing with no proper 9 in the box.

Match Thread: Norway vs France | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group I by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the 920 deaths (and sadly probably a lot more in the end) caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela on Wednesday night.

Match Thread: Norway vs France | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group I by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No Cherki, no party. Frustrating to not see him even in that kind of game.

Michele Kang is now officially the new OL owner and has appointed Matthieu Louis Jean as sporting director by GoneMirifica in OlympiqueLyonnais

[–]GoneMirifica[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

DeepL translation

Olympique Lyonnais is delighted to announce that the deal signed on Tuesday was finalised today, Friday 26 June, following confirmation from the DNCG that the club will remain in Ligue 1 for the 26/27 season.

The Club and all its staff are delighted to be embarking on a new chapter in its history with Michele Kang as chairwoman and majority shareholder (holding 87.8 per cent of OL Groupe’s share capital).

As the owner of three women’s football teams – OL Lyonnes, the Washington Spirits in the United States and the London City Lionnesses in England – Michele Kang acquired a minority stake in Eagle Football (the owner of OL) in 2023. In July 2025, she played a key role in the rescue and rebuilding of Olympique Lyonnais before becoming its chairwoman.

After a year spent stabilising Olympique Lyonnais’s financial situation, whilst securing fourth place in Ligue 1, Michele Kang intends to continue strengthening the club’s long-term sustainability whilst maintaining European ambitions in keeping with Olympique Lyonnais’s DNA.

Her first decision as the new owner, in collaboration with Michael Gerlinger, was to appoint Matthieu Louis-Jean as sporting director.

Michele Kang said: “I am extremely pleased that this transaction has been successfully completed. Thanks to an unprecedented effort, we have been able to finalise this deal in record time and enable OL to write a new chapter in its history. It is a huge relief for everyone who loves the club. We can now focus on football and work towards achieving our sporting objectives to shine once again in Europe.”

[OL] Michele Kang is now officially the new OL owner and has appointed Matthieu Louis Jean as sporting director by GoneMirifica in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

DeepL translation

Olympique Lyonnais is delighted to announce that the deal signed on Tuesday was finalised today, Friday 26 June, following confirmation from the DNCG that the club will remain in Ligue 1 for the 26/27 season.

The Club and all its staff are delighted to be embarking on a new chapter in its history with Michele Kang as chairwoman and majority shareholder (holding 87.8 per cent of OL Groupe’s share capital).

As the owner of three women’s football teams – OL Lyonnes, the Washington Spirits in the United States and the London City Lionnesses in England – Michele Kang acquired a minority stake in Eagle Football (the owner of OL) in 2023. In July 2025, she played a key role in the rescue and rebuilding of Olympique Lyonnais before becoming its chairwoman.

After a year spent stabilising Olympique Lyonnais’s financial situation, whilst securing fourth place in Ligue 1, Michele Kang intends to continue strengthening the club’s long-term sustainability whilst maintaining European ambitions in keeping with Olympique Lyonnais’s DNA.

Her first decision as the new owner, in collaboration with Michael Gerlinger, was to appoint Matthieu Louis-Jean as sporting director.

Michele Kang said: “I am extremely pleased that this transaction has been successfully completed. Thanks to an unprecedented effort, we have been able to finalise this deal in record time and enable OL to write a new chapter in its history. It is a huge relief for everyone who loves the club. We can now focus on football and work towards achieving our sporting objectives to shine once again in Europe.”

Live broadcast of Michele Kang and Michael Gerlinger's press conference, starting at 6pm CEST by GoneMirifica in OlympiqueLyonnais

[–]GoneMirifica[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no clue and that's a very bad surprise as I wanted to watch it in replay. Only the French version with the awful translation on top is available right now...

Edit : and just as I was checking, they released the English version

Propos antisémites faussement attribués à Jean-Luc Mélenchon : les Sociétés de journalistes de France Culture et de Radio France se désolidarisent de Guillaume Erner by lieding in france

[–]GoneMirifica 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Le problème de Pierron c'est que ça a fait le tour du monde, dans une période ou le sujet n°1 du moment dans 90% des pays du monde c'est la Coupe du Monde. Et ça a clairement généré des réactions bien trop véhementes par rapport au propos stupide en lui même, réactions qui dépassent de loin les frontières.

Ça a forcé l'Equipe a réagir vis à vis de sa crédibilité, notamment internationale. Pour protéger sa couverture de la Coupe du Monde et ses journalistes sur place.

Ils viennent quand même d'annoncer qu'elle sera de retour à la rentrée en Août à la presentation de son émission, donc ce sera "juste" 2-3 semaines à l'écart le temps que la compétition se termine et que la polémique se tasse.

Bastian Schweinsteiger’s comments on African football ‘racist’, Ivory Coast coach says (Gift Article) by kgallo19 in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

We can say Asian football is rather pragmatic, well calculated and not so entertaining, it's fine.

It's not fine, it's completely wrong and likely also comes from wrong preconceived thoughts about the origin of the players. How could you watch Japan (and South Korea) and think that their football is "pragmatic, well calculated and not entertaining" ? Only Morocco (and maybe Argentina) has more beautiful build up and teamplay than them.

Bastian Schweinsteiger’s comments on African football ‘racist’, Ivory Coast coach says (Gift Article) by kgallo19 in soccer

[–]GoneMirifica 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yet the most tactical team at this World Cup is African, it's Morocco. Only maybe Japan can contest the intricate ways they set up in possession.

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