Olympique Lyonnais (French team with Italian connections)

Olympique Lyonnais, commonly known as Lyon, is a prominent French football club based in Lyon. Founded in 1950, it has become one of France’s most successful teams, especially noted for its dominant run in the 2000s. While primarily French, Lyon has historical ties to Italian football through connections with Italian players, coaches, and their international partnerships. These links reflect the club’s diverse, global approach to talent and management. Lyon is also recognized for its strong youth academy, which develops future stars and maintains its competitive edge in French and European competitions.