Olympique Lyonnais

Olympique Lyonnais: The Kids of Lyon

Olympique Lyonnais (commonly referred to as Lyon or OL) is a French professional football club based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Here are the key highlights:

1. Founding Date and Nickname:
   • Founded on August 3rd, 1950, Lyon has a rich history that traces back to the 19th century.
   • The club’s nickname, “Les Gones,” means “The Kids” in Lyon’s regional dialect of Franco-Provençal.
2. Titles and Achievements:
   • Lyon won its first Ligue 1 championship in 2002, beginning a record-setting streak of seven successive titles.
   • They’ve also secured eight Trophées des Champions, five Coupes de France, and three Ligue 2 titles.
   • Lyon has participated in the UEFA Champions League seventeen times, reaching the semi-finals in 2009–10 and 2019–20.
3. Stadium:
   • Olympique Lyonnais plays home matches at the 59,186-seat Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Groupama Stadium) in Décines-Charpieu, a suburb of Lyon.
   • The home colors are white, red, and blue.
4. Player Records:
   • Legendary players like Alexandre Lacazette have left their mark.
   • Lyon has a long-standing rivalry with nearby team Saint-Étienne, contesting the Derby Rhône-Alpes.