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PSG - OL OLPlay Postgame Interviews

I know there's other postgame interviews but I'll be honest I skipped them because I really do want the summer off. There's a couple of old OL Night Systems interviews (Abily and I think the video analyst) that I need to watch before really deciding if it's worth committing to. As I've said, those take forever to translate, but as I also say, to know this team is to understand them and the OL Night Systems is a way to get to that. So we'll see.

If this doesn't convert people into being fans of Vanessa Gilles idk what will.

LINDSEY HORAN INTERVIEW

[Note: Horan switches back and forth between English and French, so I will flag it when it was originally in English]

Journalist: Lindsey, thank you for being here with us. Congratulations first of all. There was a lot of emotion tonight.

Horan: Thank you, thanks a lot. I'm sorry, my friend Ada [Hegerberg] is really - [Hegerberg "dances" (??) into the frame] No, I'm really, really happy to have won. Sorry, another one -

[Hegerberg heckles "what good French, what good French" from behind the camera]

Horan: [in English] Stop! We're very, very happy with the win.

Journalist: [in English] Lindsey, it was a very tight game. A new final against PSG, a team that you know perfectly. What made the difference tonight?

Horan: [in English] Honestly, mentally we stayed in the game. It was a case that - sorry, there are just so many distractions right now. PSG played a very good game and they gave us a lot of threats. They had a lot of the ball most of the game. We had to stay in it, and we knew that our chances would come. And we scored. And Bruuni, I'm so, so proud of her, because we've been waiting for that goal for a long time.

[Hegerberg continues to heckle off-camera]

Journalist: [in English] Lindsey, Lindsey. Tell us, what are your feelings after this season, with your third trophy on the national level. You won the league, the Trophee des Championnes against PSG and now the title again. Is it a good season?

Horan: [in English] Yeah, obviously we were a little disappointed with falling short in the Champions League, but now winning two trophies with this club is very important for us, to end on a high. And you know, in a game like this against PSG on their home turf, it's what's most important. And so again, I'm so proud of my friend Bruuni, because this goal means a lot to her, she means a lot to me. And yeah, so proud of her. I'm proud of this team and how we finished the season.

Journalist: [in English] What is your feeling regarding the season? What has been for you the key point to manage to succeed with the team?

Horan: [in English] For me, just being consistent, play at a level that I know I can, to my standards, and doing whatever I possibly can to help the team win. Tonight that was playing [as a] No. 6. Obviously we missed Dama[ris] a bit, and Amandine [Henry]. And yeah, I wanted to come out and play whatever game I could as a No. 6, so I think that was for me the most important.

Journalist: Thanks a lot, Lindsey. We'll see each other on Saturday at the Groupama Stadium to celebrate with the fans.

Horan: Thank you!

SONIA BOMPASTOR INTERVIEW

Journalist: Sonia, congratulations. We saw an excellent game tonight. A great final, which resulted finally in Lyon winning another title.

Bompator: Yeah, I think - hello to everyone - I think you're right to say that it was a game where there was a lot of top quality on display. It was at the Parc des Princes, there was a large crowd, good style of play ... at times, efficiency as well on our end right at the end of the game. In any case, I think that for the development of the sport, it was good promotion, a good final in the league. And obviously the scenario was favorable for us, so we're super happy and extremely satisfied [with the result].

Journalist: [locker room celebrations can be heard in the background] A word on what is happening in the locker room, without giving us any personal details? What were your first words to the players and to the staff? This win was the reward at the end of season that wasn't always easy, but it was a reward of excellent work overall.

Bompastor: Yeah, that's true. That's what I said in the locker room. The season was long, it was difficult at times. So this title is a reward for all the work that was put in, by the players but by the staff as well. We do our job and it's a job we are passionate about, it's a game, it's fun. And when there are wins, but especially when we accomplish our objectives, we need to savor it. it's important, because that's the part of the iceberg we can see. But there is a lot of work put into it that we don't see as much when you win games, win titles, and accomplish your objectives. And this title, this 16th title, obviously we have to savor it, take advantage of it, and tell ourselves that the season was difficult but we were rewarded at the end, and that's good.

Timothee: Sonia, good evening and congratulations. You spent a lot of time this season saying that a win is actually a win for the team as a whole. How symbolic, to have Signe Bruun score off an assist from Amel Majri. Two substitutes, who maybe hadn't gotten the game time they wanted. It's difficult to swallow for players who all want to play but have to be substitutes. Tonight, Signe Bruun scored the deciding header, which put this team and the game in the history books. It highlights what you have said throughout the season, it's a team win, even if daily it can be difficult.

Bompastor: Yeah, it's true. And I'm really happy today for Amel [Majri], for Signe [Bruun], to have made the difference. Signe, it was a really difficult season for her. I was a little sad [for her], even though I was the one who was making the decisions. But she is a player who in terms of mentality is absolutely remarkable, she never gave up even in the most difficult moments for her personally. She was able to keep working and stay focused. And yeah, I'm glad that tonight she was rewarded. I think that it was important for her to score this goal for us to get us the title. And it was symbolic, as you said. It's true that I have a lot of international players on my team. Sometimes they're a little frustrated at not playing more. It's part of the competition that needs to be in a club of this level. When you have all of these objectives, you need a deep bench. And so when the players have the right mentality, when they're able to come in and make a difference, that makes me really happy, for them personally, for us, and for the club as a whole.

Journalist: Sonia, a triple on the French national scene: Trophee des Championnes, Coupe de France, the league. It's a successful season, no?

Bompastor: Yeah, listen, we're still in the heat of the moment, so I will take the time at the end of the season to do an analysis of this season. Obviously three titles out of four is something positive even if, you know, you know our standards, our competitiveness. We would have liked to have kept the Champions League with Lyon. We didn't manage to do that this season. But you need to have humility at the top level, ask questions of yourself. You need that so that next season you do a clean sweep. And each season you have to start over with a blank page to rewrite the story.

Journalist: A quick word, Sonia, on Gerard Precheur, who congratulated you and Lyon on a new title. And on the side, he criticized a little Lyon's style of play tonight. Were you surprised? It was a real battle between these two teams.

Bompastor: Yeah. After, I can understand Gerard's [Precheur] big frustration and disappointment. It's true that he has a reputation as a coach of getting his team to play well so that his team gains the upper hand and maintains control over their opponent. It's what they showed tonight. But the top level, it's also about efficiency. It's being able to win games so you can win titles. As a competitive person, if I can find the balance between controlling the game and efficiency in order win the games which will win you titles, that's what makes me happy. As a competitor, what stands out for me is that winning is important, especially at the top level. And winning titles is important for the history books.

Journalist: Tonight, Sonia, was basically the perfect night. We obviously have to bring up the low point, which is Delphine Cascarino coming off because of an injury. We saw her in tears. Is there cause for concern? [This interview was done before Cascarino's ACL injury was confirmed]

Bompastor: Listen, she felt some pain in her knee. So we'll wait for the tests. It's true that the players are in a complicated situation, there is the World Cup coming up, and there's a part of them which is already focusing on the World Cup. So it's normal that there is some concern. Now beyond that, we have had players who have suffered really minor injuries, sometimes you have to stay composed in these situations, wait for the result of the tests, and cross our fingers and hope for good news.

Journalist: Sonia, we have set a date for next Saturday at the Groupama Stadium. We will be playing [Stade de] Reims. It will also be the opportunity to celebrate everybody, Saturday at home.

Bompastor: Exactly. In any case, by having gotten the job done tonight we can approach the game against Stade de Reims [as a celebration]. We have the opportunity of finishing the season with our last game at home. It will allow us to properly celebrate this season, which was long and difficult. We were able to do what needed to be done to win some titles. So we will really savor it, we'll honor those who really aught to be honored. And that will allow us to finish the season in the best of ways.

Journalist: A huge, huge congratulations on behalf of OLPlay and from the Lyon club tonight. Once again, Sonia, congratulations.

Bompastor: Thank you to everyone.

VANESSA GILLES (ft SIGNE BRUUN) INTERVIEW

Journalist: We found Vanessa Gilles. If Lyon won their 16th title as French league champions, this is the first for you, Vanessa. I imagine it's a special feeling.

Gilles: [laughs] Yes, indeed, it's been five years since I've been in France, if I'm not wrong, and it's my first league trophy. I'm really happy and proud.

Journalist: Especially because it's two trophies in two weeks. The Coupe de France, and tonight the league. Both against Paris Saint-Germain, those games are always a big fight until the end. They're very close. We saw a great game of football tonight.

Gilles: Yeah, I mean it's our direct rival so obviously there's always going to be intensity and good football. There are incredible players on the field, for both teams. So obviously there's going to be good football. Beyond that, we started the game really well. I think we even could have been up 2-0, 3-0 in the first half. After, I think that Paris [Saint-Germain] played really well in the second half. They were able to keep possession of the ball. But we stuck together and were able to defend collectively and go score that goal and win. So I'm really proud of the team and the group as a whole.

Timothee: Hi, Vanessa, and congratulations. Can you explain what happened on the field when you saw Signe Bruun's header and the net shaking? We saw a lot of emotion from everybody. What happened from your point of view and what were you thinking?

Gilles: I wasn't thinking about a lot. I think I blacked out. I think I went to give a big hug to Wendie [Renard], with Chris[tiane Endler]. That's all I remember. And then we got it together and continued the game, because we know that a game lasts 90 minutes and having to experienced what we did in the ChampioSons League against Chelsea, we didn't want to go through the same - [Signe Bruun empties a water bottle on Gilles' head] the same thing.

Journalist: Vanessa, the other good news of the week is your extension. The adventure continues -

Gilles: [yelling to Hegerberg off-camera] Be serious!

Journalist: The adventure continues for you next season.

Gilles: Sorry, I can only hear Ada [Hegeberg].

Journalist: Could be worse. We were saying -

Gilles: Yes, yes, the adventure continues. You're stuck with me and I'm not going anywhere.

Timothee: That works for me

Journalist: Could you tell us what motivated you to extend? We imagine it's also the Champions League which remains a point of interest for you.

[Gilles drags Lindsey Horan into the frame]

Gilles: [patting Horan on the head] She's my motivation. [to Horan in English] What a great question. They just asked me what my motivation. was to re-sign.

Horan: [in French] Me.

Gilles: [in English] This one. [in French] My motivation was obviously, well, it's Lyon, really. I said at the beginning when I first arrived that you don't turn Lyon down. So when Lyon made a proposal and wanted to re-sign me, well, my answer was the same. You don't turn Lyon down. There was a lot of emotion this year. I learned so, so much. I have incredible relationships, friendships on and off the field. So I want to stay, I want to continue this adventure with these players, this group, and continue to - [Gilles gets distracted by Bruun off-camera] and continue to win trophies. It's complete mayhem behind the camera.

Journalist: Vanessa, we all had the same impression here at OLTV. We find you so at ease. We feel as though you have always been at the club. We really feel as though you found your natural place in this team. Is that something you feel as well?

Gilles: Yeah, I said it before and I often repeat it. This group, it's a really special group. There's, there's - yeah. It's a special group. The players who are a part of it, the group, the people who support this team, it's incredible. There's a reason Lyon has won eight Champions Leagues, 16 league titles, I don't know how many Coupe de France. It's not a coincidence. Not only the players - [to Bruun off-screen] yes, I'm still speaking, but I'm complimenting you! Let me compliment you. Anyway, it's a special group. So yeah.

Journalist: In any case, congratulations, Vanessa.

Vanessa: [to Bruun, in English] Move over, it's okay.

Journalist: Don't hesitate to show us what's happening next to you. If you want to interview someone, we're not going to stop you. We'll take it.

[Gilles drags Bruun into the frame]

Gilles: I actually have the goal scorer right here. She's full of happiness. And she won't let me finish my interview. [Bruun wanders off] Sorry, any more questions?

Journalist: We'll glad take Vanessa interviewing tonight's goal scorer.

Gilles: [dragging Bruun back into the frame] Ah, Bruuni, how did you experience scoring that goal? Tell us about that goal.

Bruun: I'm really happy.

Gilles: [in English, pointing at the camera] Don't talk to me.

Bruun: Yeah, I'm really happy for the team to get the win. It was a complicated game, but we kept pushing and we won.

Gilles: Talk to us about how you reacted when the ball was at the back of the net.

Bruun: It happened so fast. I just [in English] How do you say it? I just did it.

Gilles: [in English] You scored?

Bruun: I didn't think about it. I just did it.

Gilles: And after?

Bruun: I don't have the words, because it was a good - stop laughing!

Gilles: [in English] I'm smiling!

Bruun: [in English] You're laughing at me!

Gilles: [in English] No!

Bruun: No, umm, I'm really happy. After all the work, all the practice sessions. Yeah, I don't have the words. I'm just happy.

Gilles: Being a former Paris [Saint-Germain] player, coming back here, scoring that goal. How are you feeling about it? [smugly to the camera] Fuck, I'm such a natural at this.

Bruun: It's kind of special. And a little weird as well, because I played here before. But being here with this group, it was ...

Gilles: Special?

Bruun: Exactly. They're magnificent. The staff, all the players, the club. [touching the badge] It was an honor to play with Lyon.

Gilles: There you have it. Any more questions?

Timothee: We're out of a job.

Journalist: That was perfect.

Gilles: Any message for the fans?

Bruun: Thank you very much for your support every season. [in English] It means a lot to us. [in French] Thank you.

Gilles: [drops the mic]

Timothee: Congratulations.

Gilles: And now everyone is in the showers so there are no players left [to interview]. [to Bruun] Congratulations.

Journalist: Thank you, Vanessa. And congratulations, Signe.

#all good love stories start in the rain #lindsey horan #sonia bompastor #vanessa gilles #signe bruun

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