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·18 May 2026
From Lipjan to Lyon, Rijad Grajqevci’s devotion began with a 2009 Bordeaux quarter-final
From Lipjan to Lyon, Rijad Grajqevci’s devotion began with a 2009 Bordeaux quarter-final | OneFootball
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Based in Lipjan, Kosovo, Rijad Grajqevci has forged a deep allegiance to Olympique Lyonnais, despite living more than 1,500 kilometres from the Groupama Stadium in Décines.
The roots of that passion trace back to 2009, according to Le Progres.
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Born in 1997, he originally favoured AC Milan and followed Serie A closely.
Everything shifted on a European night in 2009, when he stumbled upon a Champions League quarter-final against Bordeaux on television.
The display captured his imagination, and he has lived to the rhythm of the Rhône club for nearly 15 years.
Source: Le Progres
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