Friday, November 17, 2006

10. Olympique Lyonnais


Olympique Lyonnais (popularly known as OL, or simply Lyon) are a French football club based in Lyon. They play in Ligue 1 and are the reigning champions of France, for the fifth time running, and currently favoured to deliver a sixth Le Championnat title. Lyon have won six Trophées des Champions, three Ligue 2 Championship and Coupe de France titles as well as seven participations in the UEFA Champions League, despite not taking part in a final. Olympique Lyonnais play their home matches at the 43,051 seater Stade de Gerland, Lyon. OL are also a member of the G14 group of leading European football clubs.

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