French Cup Violence: 1 Victim Critical, 17 Charged
One person remains in critical condition after clashes involving Nice hooligans before the French Cup final. 17 of 60 detained face judicial charges.
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One person remains in critical condition after clashes involving Nice hooligans before the French Cup final. 17 of 60 detained face judicial charges.
Nice face Saint-Étienne with Wahi suspended, Abdi potentially away, and legal threats over FIFA dates, while a morale boost from the Cup final offers hope.
Ligue 1 relegation playoff: Nice face Saint-Étienne with Elye Wahi suspended, return leg behind closed doors. Club appeals ban and FIFA date clash.
Pierre Sage, Lens coach with contract until 2027, won Coupe de France and best coach award, but €100k salary cap and Palace interest raise doubts.
Inter Milan's 3-3 draw at Bologna: Andy Diouf's late goal completed a two-goal comeback after Federico Di Marco's opener and three fortunate Bologna strikes
After 10 years and 20 trophies, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City exit draws relief from rival fans, with Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea gleaning
RC Lens win first Coupe de France in 27 years, sparking all-night celebrations at Bollaert as 15,000 fans greet returning heroes Thauvin and Sage.
Auxerre's €2M dismissal of Pelissier after Ligue 1 survival stemmed from his poor relationship with sporting director Wantier and lack of thanks for signings.
Lens beat Nice 3-1 to win the Coupe de France, capping a 2nd-place Ligue 1 finish. Coach Pierre Sage says the club now knows it can be ambitious.
Adrien Thomasson's dream ending came true as Lens beat Nice to win Coupe de France, their first major trophy since 1998. Pride and belief sealed historic win.
Claude Puel believed Nice deserved as much as Lens in the Coupe de France final, citing a strong start, cruel first goal, and missed chances.
Lens won their first Coupe de France since 1999, beating Nice 3-1. Thauvin scored early, Edouard added a header, while Dante's defensive frailties were exposed.
Nice captain Dante, 42, insists club must avoid relegation after Coupe de France final loss, as playoff vs Saint-Étienne nears.
Nice face Saint-Étienne in the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 promotion-relegation playoff on May 26 and 29 after rescheduling due to the Coupe de France final.
Florian Thauvin led RC Lens to their first Coupe de France title with a 3-1 win over Nice, securing his first club trophy. He reflects on making history.
RC Lens to celebrate first Coupe de France win at Bollaert at 3 AM. Parade follows Saturday 3 PM to Hôtel de Ville. Historic night for Sang et Or.
Lens won the Coupe de France final 3-1 over Nice, with Florian Thauvin netting early and assisting Edouard before Sima sealed the win late.
Lens' Coupe de France triumph over Nice sends Rennes to the Europa League and Monaco to the Conference League playoffs, reshaping France's European lineup.
Lens won the Coupe de France 3-1 vs Nice, ending a 20-year trophy drought. Thauvin, Edouard, Sima netted. Nice face relegation playoff vs Saint-Étienne.
Lens won its first Coupe de France, beating Nice 3-1 to cap a season that also brought a second-place Ligue 1 finish and a Champions League spot.