Official Club Name: Olympique de Lyon
Year of Establishment: 1950
Home/Stadium: Stade Gerland (capacity: 42,000)
Significant Players:Sylvain Wiltord, Juninho, Cris
On the 3rd of August 1950, the Doctor Trillat, Mss. Groslevin, Vitalis, Marceau, Carrel, Daurensan and Maillet create the Olympique de Lyon et du Rhône. President Grosvelin entrusts the former coach of the LOU, Oscar Heisserer, with carrying out an economic as well as judicious recruitment policy designed to reach Division 1 as of the first year. Should they top the table on 13 May 2006, Lyon will become the first French side to win five successive titles. Goalkeeper Grégory Coupet and company are currently level with Olympique de Marseille (champions from 1989-92) and AS Saint-Etienne (1967-70) in the hall of fame.
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