Lyon

Lyon

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.

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