Speaking in a pre-match press conference ahead of tonight’s Ligue 1 clash between OGC Nice and Metz, Patrick Vieira refused to comment on speculation linking him with the vacant Arsenal job. “I have no comment to make on that, honestly. With all the respect that I can have, I am not going to respond to that. Sincerely, I am concentrated 100% on what I have to do here. And I think I have an enormous amount to do here. I don’t want to disperse myself just like that. I am completely concentrated on trying to find solutions, to try to make it that we are a bit more consistent, to…

Brazilian and Lyon central defender Marcelo has released a statement in English via social media today in the wake of his open conflict with a section of the club’s fans. “Football is my passion, my life and I live my love with great intensity. I come from a humble and working family, thanks to the good education I received from my parents. With hard-work and perseverance, I managed to win in football. Playing at Santos, leaving Brazil, being champion in many countries like Poland, Holland and Turkey is not for everyone & I came to Lyon looking for new experiences and challenges: a big club with a beautiful history. I…

Turkish international and 22-year-old Lille attacking midfielder Yusuf Yazici’s house was robbed during the festive period, just days after suffering an ACL injury against AS Monaco on 21st December, according to A Spor. Yazici has undergone a successful knee operation in Italy, but was robbed by assailants who entered his house through the back door and took all objects of value as well as his new, flamboyant car. Click Here: When it rains, it pours…

Eurosport report that German side Hertha Berlin have recently informed Lyon that they will not improve upon their €25m offer for French defensive midfielder Lucas Tousart. OL rejected an opening €20m bid for the 22-year-old, before receiving the latest improved offer last week. Click Here: lions rugby jersey Lyon will now have a definitive decision to make on whether or not to sell the player – Hertha have made it clear that the time for negotiating is over.