# Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca ditches club for Sporting Lisbon

- Published: 2026-11-04T12:55:53Z
- Updated: 2026-11-05T03:09:38Z
- Section: Politics
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Le Monde — https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/11/04/lyon-coach-paulo-fonseca-ditches-club-for-sporting-lisbon_6771547_7.html
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While thanking Fonseca for his commitment, Lyon expressed 'deep regret' regarding what they described as an 'unexpected decision' mid-season with the club third in Ligue 1.

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