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'Toughest title' says Lyon president

Published: Saturday 17 May 2008, 23.17CET
Olympique Lyonnais' president Jean-Michel Aulas admitted to being relieved after his club won 3-1 at AJ Auxerre to pick up their seventh French title in a row. "It was the toughest of the seven. For the first one we had a force guiding us. This time there was more uncertainty because Bordeaux were so strong. Both teams collected 75 points or more showing how competitive this league is."
Published: Saturday 17 May 2008, 23.17CET

'Toughest title' says Lyon president

Olympique Lyonnais' president Jean-Michel Aulas admitted to being relieved after his club won 3-1 at AJ Auxerre to pick up their seventh French title in a row. "It was the toughest of the seven. For the first one we had a force guiding us. This time there was more uncertainty because Bordeaux were so strong. Both teams collected 75 points or more showing how competitive this league is."
Last updated: 17/05/08 23.49CET

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