France is the UK’s nearest neighbour. At times they’ve been our ally and other times, our enemy. Access between the two countries can be gained via the ferry from Dover or the Euro Tunnel. Once you land in Calais, however, where should you head to? On a gorgeous sunny day, with its parks and large outdoor spaces, we recommend Lyon. Furthermore, the city has a famous football club competing in Ligue One. That’s right, if visiting at the right time, you’ll have the chance to see them play the mighty PSG. Three games have been played in French football’s highest league. So far, PSG have picked up all nine points. Olympique Lyon – six.
There is still so long to go in every footballing division in Europe, however Bruno Genesio will be happy with the start that his team has made. Olympique Lyon’s next game will be against OGC Nice. A game that promises to be fiercely competitive.
To be able to compete at France’s highest level of football, each club needs an expertly-crafted set of kits. Having teamed up with Adidas, Olympique Lyon has created a third kit that is bold, eye-catching, and, like Millwall’s – orange.
The front of the kit top features different shades of orange to create a checker board effect. On top of this patterned-canvas sits the club’s crest, Adidas’ logo, and Olympique Lyon’s main sponsor.
Both the neckline and bottom of each sleeve is tapered with a dark blue. This contrast gives the kit character. Finally, along the shoulders of the kit top runs Adidas’ iconic three stripes. It’s a stunning, well designed kit and features Adidas’ Climalite technology. This allows players to feel completely cool, even at their most pressured.
We at UK Soccer Shop can’t wait to see how Olympique Lyon perform throughout this season.
