Jean-Michel Aulas lives his last minutes at Groupama Stadium. The now ex-president of Olympique Lyonnais, at the head of the club for 36 years, attends the meeting between OL and Reims. A tribute was paid to him before the match, with several tifos designed especially to thank him. "Thank you for any President. Eternal respect for a great man of Lyon, "can be read around a banner showing Jean-Michel Aulas, a trophy in his hands.
🤩 BEAUTIFUL 🤩 #OLSDR @JM_Aulas pic.twitter.com/xCBwmOTJRP
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) May 27, 2023
A film retracing his long years of reign was shown on the stadium screens before kick-off. Supporters also held signs reading "Thank you JMA." Enough to provoke the emotion of the former president, who could not contain his tears in the tribune of honor.
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Jean-Michel Aulas then left his place to join the stand of the Bad Gones, where he attended the first half. He also brought good luck to his family since OL led 2-0 at half-time against Reims.
It's emotions 🥲
2-0 #OLSDR pic.twitter.com/gcyovmaJ8o
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) May 27, 2023
Earlier in the evening, a giant banner was hung at the entrance to Groupama Stadium, renaming the stadium "Stade Jean-Michel Aulas". A splendid tribute to the man who brought the RhĂ´ne club to the front of the stage, winning seven consecutive titles between 2002 and 2008.
