OUTSPOKEN Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has added to the antagonism surrounding tonight’s Champions League quarter-final against Bordeaux by poking fun at Les Girondins boss Laurent Blanc.

OLYMPIACOS striker Jaouad Zairi is adamant Bordeaux will put their recent struggles behind them and pose a significant threat in tonight’s Champions League encounter.

Diomansy Kamara insists he will remain with Fulham despite being linked with a move to French champions Bordeaux.

MAROUANE CHAMAKH yesterday lashed out at Bordeaux for standing in his way of a “dream” move to Arsenal.

Bordeaux’s Ligue 1 title hopes suffered a further setback tonight as they were held to a draw by struggling Grenoble at Stade Chaban-Delmas.

BARCELONA sent out a strong signal to potential Champions League opponents ahead of Friday’s second round draw as late goals from Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi gave them a win over bitter rivals Real Madrid at the Nou Camp on Saturday night.

Bordeaux have conceded defeat in their bid to sign Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre.

Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre admits he could be tempted by a move to Bordeaux, provided the French club can meet his salary demands.

Liverpool midfielder Vladimir Smicer has signed a two-year contract with Bordeaux.

Bordeaux goalkeeper Ulrich Rame looks set to snub the advances of Arsenal and sign for Spanish giants Barcelona.