Lyon say they’ve pulled out of signing Emmanuel Adebayor because the veteran striker wants to play in next year’s African Cup of Nations.
NO-GO FOR ADEBAYOR

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Lyon say they’ve pulled out of signing Emmanuel Adebayor because the veteran striker wants to play in next year’s African Cup of Nations.
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