Founded, according to legend, around 640 AD by the giants Lyderic and Phinaert, Lille was in turn Flemish, Burgundian and under Spanish rule, before becoming French in 1668, following Louis XIV's conquest of the city. Today, it is France's third most populous metropolis.
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Throughout its history, Lille has cultivated a reputation for scouting, spotting and developing talent. ... Lille OSC crest history. 1944–1946[a]. 1944–1946.