{
  "id": 10779783,
  "title": "Chelsea boss Bompastor on facing former club Lyon in Champions League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/chelsea-boss-bompastor-on-facing-former-club-lyon-in-champions-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-boss-bompastor-facing-former-210000027.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea Women's manager Sonia Bompastor has revealed her emotional return to her former club, Lyon, for a Champions League clash. The decision to face her old team is a significant occasion, but Bompastor insists that the primary focus is on ensuring her team is prepared to win. Several members of her current staff and squad also have ties to Lyon, adding to the emotional weight of the match. Despite the personal connection, Bompastor downplayed any added pressure from the fixture, stating that Chelsea will approach the game with the same determination as they would against any other opponent. The manager emphasized that emotions and mental preparation are key, ensuring the match remains the focal point for both her team and herself.",
  "summary": "Chelsea Women boss Sonia Bompastor admits her return to Lyon will be an emotional occasion, but insists her focus is firmly on making sure her side are ready to win.Bompastor returns to face her forme...",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}