Why Nice's Puel Keeps Lineup Secret for Lens Final
Claude Puel delays Nice lineup reveal for Coupe de France final vs Lens; Jonathan Clauss fit while Maxime Dupé and Dante expected to start.
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Claude Puel delays Nice lineup reveal for Coupe de France final vs Lens; Jonathan Clauss fit while Maxime Dupé and Dante expected to start.
Norway announces 26-man World Cup squad, featuring Haaland, Odegaard and Sorloth, ahead of June 26 clash with France in Boston. First appearance since 1998.
Signed for €3M from FK Saravejo, Nidal Celik was initially overlooked at Lens, but injuries forced his debut and he delivered wins over Paris FC and Lyon.
Ada Hegerberg says she gets 'goosebumps' thinking about the UWCL final vs Barcelona in her native Oslo, hoping to see many fans in OL jerseys.
Injury crisis clouds Lens' Coupe de France final defence: Gradit, Baidoo, Gurtner out, leaving only Sarr and Ganiou as fit centre-backs for the final.
Family of Christophe Gleizes, jailed in Algeria, to give fictitious kick-off at Coupe de France final; 800 #FreeGleizes scarves distributed.
Mother and stepfather of jailed journalist Christophe Gleizes will give ceremonial kick-off at Coupe de France final, as #FreeGleizes campaign distributes 800
Jens Berthel Askou leaves Motherwell for Toulouse head coach job after clinching European spot, with compensation agreed; replaces Carles Martinez Novell.
Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori says Premier League title joy was never felt before, previews Champions League final vs PSG, and reveals Arteta perfectionism.
Robin Risser received his first France call-up for the World Cup days after being named Ligue 1's top goalkeeper, with the Coupe de France final still to come.
Adrien Thomasson confirms Coupe de France final vs Nice will be his last Lens match, as club chases first-ever trophy in its 120-year history, seeking a dream
Nice has secured federation permissions to field its World Cup hopefuls in the L1-L2 playoff vs Saint-Étienne, though Ghana and Algeria calls are pending.
Spain drawn in Group H with Morocco, Fiji, and China for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. The quest for a first title begins Nov 20 vs China.
NYC Mayor Mamdani announces a $50 lottery for 1,000 World Cup tickets, giving New Yorkers access to seven matches at MetLife Stadium. Lottery opens May 25.
With the June 11 kickoff approaching, fans grapple with Fifa's ticketing controversy, soaring travel costs, and security concerns across US, Mexico, and Canada.
Pierre Sage confirms Yannick Cahuzac's return to RC Lens' coaching staff next season after his Lorient contract expires, strengthening the Lens backroom staff.
Nice faces a Ligue 1 relegation playoff vs. Saint-Étienne (May 26 & 29) after their Coupe de France final, echoing 1997 when they won the Cup but still got
Aston Villa's Europa win in Istanbul leaned on Ligue 1 alumni: Emery, Digne, Onana, and Bizot featured, while Digne earned a World Cup spot.
Bernardo Silva leaves Manchester City after nine seasons and 20 trophies. The Portuguese winger cites family reasons and a desire to move closer to home.
Sadibou Sané, 21, is wanted by Monaco and Werder Bremen after impressing in Ligue 1 with FC Metz, starting the last 14 matches despite relegation.