In a major turn of events, Olympique Lyonnais—home to Argentina World Cup winners Nicolás Tagliafico and Thiago Almada—will remain in Ligue 1 for the upcoming season.
Initially handed a relegation penalty due to financial irregularities, Lyon’s demotion to the second division was overturned this Wednesday by the Appeals Committee of France’s National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG). The decision allows the club to compete in both Ligue 1 and the UEFA Europa League.
However, Lyon must now operate under strict financial restrictions, including limitations on player salaries and transfers. As a result, potential departures—including that of Tagliafico or Almada—cannot be ruled out during the current transfer window.
Nous restons en Ligue 1 🔴🔵
L’Olympique Lyonnais se félicite de la décision, rendue ce jour par la DNCG, de maintenir le Club en Ligue 1.
Carboni is back at Inter from his loan deal with Marselle but will be joining Genoa. According to Fabrizio Romano, Genoa are closing in on a one year deal for the 20 year old.
It would be a loan deal until June 2026 with no option to buy. Carboni will return to Inter.
Negotiations between Inter Miami and Atletico Madrid for Rodrigo De Paul are seriously advancing.
Rodrigo De Paul could be joining Inter Miami. According to Gastón Edul, negotiations are advancing and while Inter Miami might not pay the €15 million release clause, they could pay a sum that is in that region.
Atletico Madrid would be willing to let Rodrigo De Paul leave.
The dates and times are now official for Argentina’s final two matches in the South American World Cup Qualifiers. With Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Albiceleste will look to close out their campaign in style this September.
Matchday 17: Argentina vs. Venezuela 📍 Location: Buenos Aires 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 4 🕗 Kickoff Time: 8:30 p.m. (Argentina time)
Matchday 18: Ecuador vs. Argentina 📍 Location: Guayaquil 📅 Date: Monday, September 9 🕗 Kickoff Time: 8:00 p.m. (Argentina time)
🕒 Local time conversions for both matches:
Country
September 4 – vs. Venezuela
September 9 – vs. Ecuador
United States (ET)
7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Canada (ET)
7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Hong Kong
7:30 a.m. (Sep 5)
7:00 a.m. (Sep 10)
India
5:00 a.m. (Sep 5)
4:30 a.m. (Sep 10)
Bangladesh
5:30 a.m. (Sep 5)
5:00 a.m. (Sep 10)
Malaysia
7:30 a.m. (Sep 5)
7:00 a.m. (Sep 10)
Nigeria
12:30 a.m. (Sep 5)
12:00 a.m. (Sep 10)
The reigning world champions will first host Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, aiming to put on a show in front of their home crowd. Five days later, Lionel Scaloni’s team will travel to Guayaquil to take on Ecuador, led by former Argentina assistant coach Sebastián Beccacece.
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Benfica are expected to make a €40 million bid for Thiago Almada.
The Portuguese club are pushing to sign the Argentine. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Benfica had an initial bid of €35 million rejected by Eagle Football Holdings, the owners of Botafogo and Lyon.
With a bid of €35 million rejected, a €40 million bid is expected in the new few hours. Almada played 20 matches with Lyon last season, scoring twice and assisting five goals.
