Thauvin's 25th-Minute Goal: Lens Lead in Coupe de France
Florian Thauvin's 25th-minute opener gave Lens a vital lead over Nice in the Coupe de France final, capitalising on a low cross to beat the defence.
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Florian Thauvin's 25th-minute opener gave Lens a vital lead over Nice in the Coupe de France final, capitalising on a low cross to beat the defence.
President Macron met Lens and Nice players before the Coupe de France final, resuming a tradition paused years ago due to jeers from the crowd.
84% of French believe valuing referees protects sport, so La Poste assigned number 84 to officials for the French Cup final and other finals until June 27.
Allan Saint-Maximin starts over Wesley Saïd in the Coupe de France final against Nice, as Lens chase trophy and Nice balance survival.
Lens and Nice contest the Coupe de France final tonight, each aiming to end a 25-year trophy drought. One side will claim a first major honor in decades.
L'Equipe reveals Ligue 1's unseen moments: Niakhaté's train, Sage's taxi, Trapp's shock, Traoré's mix-up—human stories beyond the pitch.
Nice's tense week ended with a rally before the Coupe de France final vs Lens. The outcome is crucial with a relegation playoff on the horizon.
Lens vs Nice: Coupe de France final with Lens seeking first trophy and Nice fighting relegation. 75% Lens fans expected at Stade de France.
Didier Deschamps names 26-man France squad for 2026 World Cup, with 8 Ligue 1 players from PSG, Rennes, Lens, and Monaco. The squad underlines Ligue 1's depth.
Robin Risser, Ligue 1's top goalkeeper, discusses his France call-up and why Friday's Coupe de France final against Nice remains his priority.
Semi-automatic offside returns for the Lens vs Nice Coupe de France final, deploying 12 cameras to deliver faster, more precise VAR offside calls.
Claude Puel delays Nice lineup reveal for Coupe de France final vs Lens; Jonathan Clauss fit while Maxime Dupé and Dante expected to start.
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.
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
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
Pierre Sage confirms Yannick Cahuzac's return to RC Lens' coaching staff next season after his Lorient contract expires, strengthening the Lens backroom staff.
Southampton's appeal against play-off expulsion rejected; Hull-Middlesbrough final set for Saturday, Saints also docked 4 points next season.