Former Inter assistant manager Sylvinho discusses his time at the club, working with Roberto Mancini, making Mauro Icardi captain and wanting ‘to coach an Italian club.’

Currently the coach of Olympique Lyonnais, he was part of Mancini’s Inter staff in 2014-15 and very briefly in 2016 before moving on to a role with Brazil.

“We have different personalities,” Sylvinho told Sky Sport Italia.

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Olympique Lyonnais President Jean-Michel Aulas is raging at the ‘idiotic’ French authorities for cutting the Ligue 1 season short. ‘It’s an absolute scandal.’

So far, this is the only one of the top five European leagues to have declared an early end to the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lyon released a sarcastic statement “congratulating” La Liga on deciding to resume their campaign from June 8, followed up by President Aulas speaking to L’Equipe.

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Hellas Verona defender Marash Kumbulla will ‘cost more than €25m’ this summer, warns director Tony D’Amico.

The 20-year-old Albania international has been a revelation for Verona in his debut Serie A season, with one goal in 18 games.

He has been heavily linked with clubs including Napoli, Inter, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Manchester United, RB Leipzig, PSG, Everton, Lazio, Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt for a €25m price-tag.

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According to L’Equipe, Olympique Lyonnais are prepared to sell Juventus and Manchester City target Houssem Aouar for €50m.

The midfielder will turn 22 next month and is under contract until June 2023, having come up through their youth academy.

He attracted a lot of attention from overseas clubs after strong performances this season, including in the Champions League against Juve.

Aouar scored nine goals and provided seven assists in 37 competitive appearances for Lyon.

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Olympique Lyonnais have denied that their Champions League Last-16 second leg against Juventus will take place on August 7.

The date was publicised last night by Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas, but the club has now released a statement refuting his comments.

“Olympique Lyonnais would like to clarify that the date of the Juventus-OL match, in the Champions League knockout rounds, has not been finalised yet, contrary to what was previously suggested,” it read.

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Milan target Memphis Depay is ‘more likely to look elsewhere’ if Lyon aren’t admitted to Europe, confessed club President Jean-Michel Aulas.

The Rossoneri are showing interest in the 26-year-old, having already approached him last year.

His contract only runs to June 2021 and the Dutchman is currently recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

“Memphis told me that he will be ready to discuss the situation when he gets back,” Aulas told Le Progres.

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Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas revealed there is already a date and venue for their Champions League Round of 16 tie with Juventus – August 7.

Only the first leg of that tie was played on February 26, when Lucas Tousart tapped in the winner for a 1-0 result in France.

The second leg was called off with just days to spare after Juve defender Daniele Rugani tested positive for COVID-19.

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Milan are preparing to pounce for Olympique Lyonnais winger Memphis Depay at a cut-price deal of €20m, claims Tuttomercatoweb.

According to the Italian report, the offer is worth €20m plus a percentage of any future transfer fee.

The 26-year-old Dutch international is currently out of action after a torn anterior cruciate ligament, but should be ready to start next season.

His contract with Lyon expires in June 2021 and a renewal is unlikely, especially as the early termination of Ligue 1 means the club won’t qualify for Europe.

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Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al Khelaifi warns they want to conclude the Champions League, even if it means playing abroad, after the Ligue 1 season was terminated.

The French Government announced this afternoon that no sporting events would be allowed in the country until at least September due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The 2019-20 Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 season is over, announced the Prime Minister of France Edouard Philippe, but it’s unclear what this means for clubs in the Champions League.

The coronavirus pandemic forced a shutdown in sport around March 12 all over the world and various countries are taking different approaches to a return.

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