Football Star Faouzi Ghoulam Chooses Lyon Over Inter, Citing Saint-Étienne's Relegation

Faouzi Ghoulam, a former player for both Saint-Étienne and Napoli, recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming football season. In a short video interview, he was asked to choose between Lyon winning the French league and Inter Milan winning the Italian league. While acknowledging Inter's strength, Ghoulam chose Lyon, citing Saint-Étienne's relegation to Ligue 2 as a key factor. "Today, if I have to choose," Ghoulam stated, "I'll say Lyon, because Saint-Étienne is currently in Ligue 2, so they haven't been very competitive this year." He expressed hope for Saint-Étienne's return to Ligue 1 and generally for the competitiveness of French clubs. This decision highlights the personal connections and emotional ties players often have with their former teams, even when making seemingly objective assessments of current league standings.