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 (78 years old)
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas is supported by the Republicans and centrist parties in the municipal elections.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas is the former president of Olympique Lyonnais and a leading candidate in the municipal elections.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas, candidate of the center and the right for the mayoralty, maintains a great ambiguity about his political interpretation of the event.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas is the former president of Olympique Lyonnais and is currently an opposition candidate for the mayor of Lyon.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas, the former head of OL, announced the suspension of his campaign following the tragedy.
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Croatia:
Jean-Michel Aulas was the iconic president of Olympique Lyonnais who led the club to seven consecutive French championships.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas is the former president of the Olympique Lyonnais football club and is a favorite in the upcoming mayoral election.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas is the vice-president of the French Football Federation and attended the match.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas made his entry into the political arena unexpectedly during a commemoration ceremony in Lyon.
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France:
Jean-Michel Aulas has publicly displayed his alliance with the Republican right in view of the municipal elections in Lyon.
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