Lyon

Full Name: Olympique Lyonnais
City: Lyon
Country: France
League: Ligue 1
Founded: 1950
Stadium: Stade de Gerland (41,184)
Colors: Blue, Red, White
Previous: Olympique de Lyon et du Rhône
Nicknames: OL, Les Gones (The Kids), Les Quenelles
Rival: Saint-Etienne

Official Website: olweb.fr

Formed as a football-only breakaway from multi-sport Lyon Olympique Universitaire, which was formed in 1899. This date is often given as the club's foundation. Les Gones is 'kids' in the Lyonnais dialect. Quenelle is a specialty of Lyon cuisine and it's color is all-white (like the jerseys of Lyon). Gerland is a neighborhood of Lyon.

Trophy Room:
* French League (2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08)
* Coupe de France (1964, 67, 73, 2008)
* Coupe de la Ligue (2001)
* Trophée des Champions (2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07)

2007-08 Home

2007-08 Away