Jean-Michel Aulas
Jean-Michel Aulas is a prominent French entrepreneur and businessman, best known as the former president of Olympique Lyonnais, a leading football club in France. Over his tenure, he transformed the club into a formidable force in French football, achieving significant domestic and European success. At 75 years old, Aulas has recently stirred speculation about a potential candidacy for the mayoralty of Lyon, citing numerous solicitations from various sectors of the community. Following the sale of OL in 2022, he expresses feeling 'more free' and is contemplating a move into local politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
Born on Feb 16, 1948 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +30% | 65,273,511 | 71,068 | $2,700,000 | 2,940$ |
| Totals | 1 | 65,273,511 | 71,068 | $2,700,000 | 2,940$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Jean-Michel Aulas has been hesitating for months about officially presenting his candidacy.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas sold the club to John Textor in December 2022.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas is the president of the women's professional football league.
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Switzerland:
Jean-Michel Aulas commented on the shock of the club's relegation, expressing his dedication to building a solid and respected club.
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Nigeria:
Jean-Michel Aulas, the long-standing boss of Lyon, lamented the club's potential relegation.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas is being relegated to the conservative camp by ecologists in Lyon.
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Romania:
After retiring, Bernard Lacombe remained at the French club as an advisor to president Jean-Michel Aulas until 2019.
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Monaco:
Jean-Michel Aulas is the president of Olympique Lyonnais, known for his efforts to elevate the club's status in French football.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas, who took over the club in 1987, wanted to associate Raymond Domenech with Lacombe to help the team rise to the top division.
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United Kingdom:
Jean-Michel Aulas is the former president of Lyon and led the professionalisation of women's football in France.
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