Full Name: Olympique Lyonnais City: Lyon Founded: 1950 Stadium: Stade de Gerland (41,184) Colors: Blue, Red, White Previous: Olympique de Lyon et du Rhône Nicknames: OL, Les Gones (The Kids), Les Quenelles Rival: Saint-Etienne
Description:
Formed as a football-only breakaway from multi-sport Lyon Olympique Universitaire, which was formed in 1899. This date is often given as the club's foundation. Les Gones is 'kids' in the Lyonnais dialect. Quenelle is a specialty of Lyon cuisine and it's color is all-white (like the jerseys of Lyon).
Stade de Gerland:
Gerland is a neighborhood of Lyon where the stadium is located.