Olympique Lyon Live Stream
Olympique Lyonnais, aka OL or Lyon, is one of the most successful and promising football clubs in France. Performing strongly in Ligue 1, the top flight national division, it was ranked #1 in the final standings in 2002, adding to six more national titles in previous years. In addition, the Lyon- based team gained seven Trophee des Champions titles, five Coupe de France awards, and three Ligue 2 Championship trophies. Today Olympique Lyon live stream matches are followed by thousands of supporters outside the country and visited by thousands of loyal Frenchmen. |
Till nowadays OL has been playing all home games at Stade de Gerland of 40.500 capacity. Nonetheless, in the nearest future the club will move to OL Land venue in the suburbs of Lyon (presumably with 60.000-seat capacity). Statistical data show that nearly 11% of the state’s population regularly supports the team. The most fervent devotees join in two large fan bases, known as Bad Gones (derived from the club’s nickname Les Gones (the Kids) with nearly a 30-years old history and Cosa Nostra Lyon that is rather a functional supporter.
It was not until the beginning of the new millennium that Lyon established healthy rivalries with the stars of Ligue 1 championship: Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique de Marseille (this derby is called Choc des Olympiques), Lille, and Bordeaux. Theretofore the team’s chief rival was Saint-Etienne; matches between both teams are traditionally called Derby Phone-Alpes.
To continue, Olympique Lyon football live stream broadcasts give inspiration to all followers of Ligue 1. Still, the club gained prominence relatively not long ago. Starting from 1987, the club has been managed by Jean-Michel Aulas. This person not only rode OL of the debts, but also totally restructured its management, transforming a mediocre second division team into a top-scorer in the highest national league and one of the wealthiest sports formations in the world.
Since the inception in 1899, OL’s primary colors have been white (predominant one), red and blue. Away uniform gives preference to navy blue colors, absolutely eliminating red inclusions. This tricolor concept is traced in the club’s official logo; it has the form of an epigraph with the team’s name at the red background, the contracted name OL at the blue background. Herewith, the ‘O’ letter involves a lion.