News about Alexandre Lacazette

Rangers boss Philippe Clement admitted his team were taught a brutal lesson as Lyon romped to victory in their Europa League clash at Ibrox. A lethal attacking display saw the French side run out 4-1 winners, with Alexandre Lacazette and the outstanding Malick Fofana scoring two apiece. Tom Lawrence cancelled out Fofana's opener early in the first half, but Rangers were thoroughly outclassed over the 90 minutes. Clement had conceded pre-match that Lyon operate in a 'different world' due to their vast spending power, but he also felt his team did not do themselves justice.

Just a couple of miles from Ibrox, Glasgow opened its doors to Les Miserables as the first of four showings went ahead at The Hydro. Tickets will cost you a pretty penny to see the French musical masterpiece over these next few days, commanding the same lavish fees as many of the Lyon players who took centre stage in a 4-1 dismantling of Rangers. Chief among them was Malick Fofana, the brilliant young Belgian winger who lit up this Europa League clash with his electric pace and trickery for the visitors.

The United States got off to a rough start in their Olympic football campaign with a 3-0 defeat at the hands of host nation France in their match played in Marseille. After finishing the first half deadlocked at 0-0, France opened the scoring with a goal from Alexandre Lacazette in the 61st minute which the striker took from long range. That was followed up just eight minutes later with a wonderfully curled strike by Michael Olise to make it a 2-0 affair.

The football is back. Consign the Euros and Copa America to memory. At 2pm on Wednesday, as Uzbekistan take on Spain and Argentina face Morocco, football kicks off the Olympics in Paris.  Its drama will only end a week before the Premier League season begins and we are offered a host of intriguing story lines. Major stars from across the men's and women's games will feature, with a few big-name coaches thrown in for good measure.  Among them we've got a Ballon d'Or winner, World Cup winners, Champions League victors, and many more.

Michael Olise netted a thundering strike as France's Olympic team recorded a 7-0 win over the Dominican Republic. Olise, who recently completed a £52m move to Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace, was included in Thierry Henry's squad for the upcoming tournament on home soil. Joining him in the Olympic squad are former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, and Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is the the team's only Premier League representative and who, like Olise, has never made a senior appearance for Les Bleus.

Benrahma's side finished sixth in Ligue 1 after a 2-1 win over Strasbourg on the final day of the season, with former Arsenal man Alexandre Lacazette securing the victory with a penalty six minutes into stoppage time. After a tough start to the season, the side jumped 12 league places in 20 games to ensure they will be in Europe's secondary competition next season. The win triggered chaotic scenes at the Groupama Stadium, with fans invading the pitch to celebrate with the players, though one supporter took things a little too far when they collided with an ex-Hammer.

The message from Dr David Nicholl (left) comes after Mail Sport revealed this week that a top-flight footballer was aided by emergency services after being found surrounded by canisters (stock image inset) of illegal nitrous oxide at his city centre flat. It is thought that the player, who we are choosing not to name, had fallen off the wagon after attending rehab to try and kick his habit. Nitrous oxide, known as 'hippy crack', is contained in canisters, which can be super-sized. The canisters are then used to fill balloons which are inhaled to provide a quick 'high'. Usage carries a series of risks including heart attack, strokes and brain damage.

Mail Sport understands that a close friend of the top-flight star, who has represented his country at Under 21 level, raised the alarm after spotting him surrounded by canisters of illegal nitrous oxide at his city centre flat. It is thought that the player, who we are choosing not to name, had fallen off the wagon after attending rehab to try and kick his habit. Paramedics quickly arrived at the scene, carried out checks and delivered a stark warning to the footballer, who is said to have made repeated attempts to fight off an addiction that has put both his health and his career in danger. Police also attended but are not thought to have launched any criminal proceedings.

Previously 18/1 - there are now odds of 25/1 for Bruno Fernandes, Victor Osimhen and Alexandre Lacazette to each have two or more shots on target tonight. The bet is a 'Price Boost' and is part of Sky Bet's 'Player Stat Accas' market and includes selected Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1 fixtures. Fort hose interested in the boost - Fernandes' Manchester United are away against Crystal Palace, Osimhen's Napoli take on Udinese, and Lacazette's Lyon battle Lille.

Thousands of fans of Lyon stormed into the pitch at full speed to celebrate their team's triumph over Valenciennes on Tuesday night. Lyon faced the bottom of Ligue 2 on their home ground and lived up to their expectations as favourites, with former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette scoring twice before Gift Orban gave them the victory. Fans of Lyon thrashed their heroes after seeing their team advance to the cup final for the first time since 2012.

As part of Sky Bet's Player Stat Accas market for tonight's Championship and Ligue 1 action, they are offering a 6/1 Price Boost. To each have 2+ shots on target, Crysencio Summerville and Alexandre Lacazette must shoot on target. Summerville has scored 15 goals in 30 appearances in the Championship this season, while Lacazette has scored 11 times in Ligue 1.

For tonight's Championship, Ligue 1 and Serie A action, Sky Bet is offering a 'Price Boost' in their 'Player Stat Accas' market. The increase is for 'Alexandre Lacazette, Adam Armstrong, and Lautaro Martinez, who have all shot on target at 16/1,' despite being priced at increased odds of 16/1.' Lacazette has had four shots on target in his first two games, while Armstrong has scored two or more in four of his last five games.

According to a recent report, the top transfer results in Europe over the past decade have been identified, with several Premier League sides playing. The CIES Football Observatory has conducted its most recent survey in the hopes of determining transfer results and losses for Europe's top sides. This was done by analyzing transfer fees for non-academy players who moved between 2014 and 2023, both current and outgoing.

According to a recent report, the top academies in the world have been found since 2014, and three Premier League clubs have ranked in the top ten. Stats boffins CIES has compiled the list, which has also looked at the revenues earned by academies in the last decade. Players had to have participated in a club's academy between the ages of 15 and 21 to be eligible, according to the CIES' criteria.

SAMI MOKBEL: The afro shining through the crisp air is unmistakable. The transformation from inside his full-back to the box's edge is unstoppable. The diving goalkeeper's finish is breathtaking. Willian, ladies and gentleman, has been strutting his Samba style in England for a decade, but not with boyhood club Corinthians. The 35-year-old Brazilian made his first appearance in a Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

Following Lyon's miserable start to the season, global pop star Taylor Swift could give the Ligue 1 strugglers a huge headache at the end of the season. The seven-time French champions, who have ex-Premier League players Alexandre Lacazette and Dejan Lovren in their ranks, have won just one of their first 13 league games and currently sits last place in France's top division. They fired former World Cup winner Fabio Grosso last week and are now looking for their third manager of the season after replacing Pierre Sage in interim charge after having parted ways with Laurent Blanc in September.

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal's skipper, has signed a new five-year contract with the club. Odegaard began with the Gunners on loan in January 2021 before making his move permanent that summer for a £30 million price. In 112 appearances for Arsenal, the Norwegian midfielder, who has committed to the club until the summer of 2028, has shone in north London, scoring 27 goals and adding 15 assists.

Martin Odegaard wants to stay at Arsenal for a long time, but has declined to press forward on talks over a new contract. The Norwegian's current £115,000-a-week contract comes to an end in June 2025, and the Gunners intend to give their captain a multi-year contract extension on improved terms, as Fabrizio Romano reported in June. The 24-year-old reiterated his desire to prolong his stay in the UAE but was reluctant to comment in detail.

Folarin Balogun has bided a farewell to Arsenal after joining Monaco earlier this week in a £35 million contract. Balogun spent time on loan in the Championship with Middlesbrough before joining Reims on loan last season. The 22-year-old made an immediate impression on Ligue 1, scoring on his debut and then going on to finish fourth in the league's scoring rankings, behind only Kylian Mbappe, Alexandre Lacazette, and Jonathan David.

SIMON JONES: After a fruitful stint at Stade Reims last season, the Gunners are holding out for £45 million. Balogun scored 21 goals in 37 Ligue 1 appearances in the 2022-23 season, with only PSG's Kylian Mbappe, Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette, and Lille's Jonathan David scoring more. Balogun has been linked with moves to Monaco, Inter Milan, and Tottenham during the summer, but Fulham appears to be the current front runners for his signature.

This list features everyone from club legends to main stars, all of whom have suffered from the wrath of the ruthless transfer market, leaving them without a club for the forthcoming 2023/24 season. The question remains as managers start to select their squads and fill the gaps, as well as whether these footballers will play in teams around the world. Clubs from around Europe have started their fights with Financial Fair Play legislation, as well as striving to improve their chances for their respective league titles and even European silverware.

David de Gea, who played for 545 times in his career, is expected to leave Manchester United after his deal comes to an end. De Gea had intended to sign a contract extension, but United backed out of the negotiated deal before reportedly giving him a lower salary. United certainly has a chance to re-sign the 32-year-old as a free agent, but for the time being, his club's long association with the club is likely to come to an end.

Malo Gusto came off the bench in the 80th minute to try and lock down Lyon's defense, but instead the ball was turned over by goalkeeper Anthony Lopes and into his own net. Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette pulled Marseille in front at the Groupama stadium before Cengiz Under's first striker brought them to a stop.

Martin Odegaard (pictured) has come a long way from playing for Stromsgodset's third team in Norway's fifth class of Norwegian football in his hometown, Drammen, Norway, at the age of 14. That was in 2013. A decade and a half as the captain and talisman of a young, vibrant Arsenal team is subverting all expectations, with a score of eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the league. Odegaard is still as fresh-faced as the boy Real Madrid signed (right) from Norway at 16, a boy who is as ecstatic as the Norwegian side's insistence on the same figure, silky running style, and preternatural left foot. However, lots has changed too. He has a certain age with him, as well as a certain amount of experience. Gunners all support him, although that wasn't always the case. He's doubled his goal participation from last year and been one of the season's best players (inset). Max Mathews of Sportsmail looks at Odegaard's meteoric rise, including the transformation from forgotten wonderkid with Los Blancos to an Arsenal skipper who could be lifting the coveted Premier League trophy at the end of the season.