Lions

American

[lahy-uhnz] / ˈlaɪ ənz /

noun

Gulf of, a wide bay of the Mediterranean off the coast of S France.

Lions British

/ ˈlaɪənz /

noun

French name: Golfe du Lion. a wide bay of the Mediterranean off the S coast of France, between the Spanish border and Toulon

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The Three Lions will celebrate Keegan's life when they host Spain in a Uefa Nations League match at Wembley on 26 September.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

The deal would set a new transfer record for an English player, eclipsing the £116m fee Manchester City agreed with Nottingham Forest for another Three Lions midfielder in Elliot Anderson earlier this summer.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

But this one will probably sting even more since the Three Lions were five minutes away from their first final in six decades before collapsing against Argentina.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Tuchel is also understood to have stressed how proud he was of their efforts in North America as the Three Lions reached only a fourth World Cup semi-final in their history.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

“Makes the Three Lions look like the Palace of Versailles,” added Sydney.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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