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Brentford smash club record to sign Mamadou Sangare from Lens in £39 million deal

Brentford have signed Mamadou Sangare from ⁠Lens for a club-record fee, the Premier League ‌outfit said on Saturday, as media ‌reported that the West ‌London club had paid £39 million ($52.57 ‌million) for the Mali international.

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Why Brentford plan to replace Jordan Henderson with Lens star Mamadou Sangare

Last season must be seen as a success for Brentford, with the Bees ending the season in the Premier League's top 10, but to lose out on a place in Europe on goal difference will have arguably left a sour taste in the mouth.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Switzerland player Vega says they can beat Argentina but worried about refereeing

There are those who have Messi, those who have Ronaldo, and those who lack standout superstars to rely on but can count on a weapon that, in a tournament like the World Cup, often proves decisive, perhaps even more than a top player: experience. This is the lens through which Ramon Vega, the former Swiss defender known for his time at Cagliari, Tottenham, and Celtic, invites us to view the Switzerland vs Argentina World Cup quarter-final in this exclusive interview.

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Lens appoint Dino Toppmoller as new manager to replace Pierre Sage

RC Lens have appointed German coach Dino ⁠Toppmoller as their new manager on a contract until 2028, ‌following the departure of Pierre Sage who ‌joined Premier League side Crystal ‌Palace, the Ligue 1 club said ‌on Tuesday.

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Crystal Palace announce appointment of Pierre Sage as new manager

Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointment of Lens manager Pierre Sage as their new boss on a three-year deal with the option of an additional year.

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Will Still appointed the new manager of Ligue 1 club Auxerre

Former Lens and Southampton manager Will Still is making his return to France to take charge of Auxerre, with the club announcing the appointment and a contract running until 2028. He succeeds Christophe Pelissier, who was dismissed at the end of the season despite narrowly keeping the team in Ligue 1.

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Pierre Sage to step down as Lens coach with Crystal Palace firming up interest

Pierre Sage is poised to step down as Lens coach, a source close to the Ligue 1 club told AFP on Wednesday, amid reports he is set to take over at Crystal Palace.

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Lens win first-ever Coupe de France with victory over Nice to cap off stellar season

RC Lens lifted the Coupe de France for the first time in their history following a 3-1 victory over OGC Nice in the final at the Stade de France.

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Nice in chaos as they look for Coupe de France glory on Friday against high-flying Lens

Nice can win a first trophy in almost three decades when they play Lens in Friday's French Cup final, but the Ineos-owned club are in disarray and more preoccupied with maintaining their top-flight status.

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Said brace helps Lens thrash Lyon and end brilliant Ligue 1 campaign in style

Lens capped off their brilliant Ligue 1 campaign with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Lyon at the Groupama Stadium, ending a run of five away league games without victory (D3, L2).

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PSG boss Luis Enrique heaps praise on team after claiming 'sweetest and hardest title'

Paris Saint-Germain are often praised for their incisive ⁠attacking play, but the 2-0 victory over Lens on Wednesday, which sealed a ‌fifth straight title, showed they have the mentality ‌to win games even when they ‌are on the back foot, said boss Luis ‌Enrique.

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PSG see off title rivals Lens to be crowned Ligue 1 champions

Paris Saint-Germain claimed a fifth successive Ligue 1 title for the first time in the club’s history after grinding out a 2-0 win over nearest challengers Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

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PSG win the Ligue 1 title for the fifth consecutive season

PSG have become the champions of France for the fifth season in a row, beating title rivals Lens to win Ligue 1 for the 14th time in their history.

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Nantes relegated to Ligue 2 after suffering narrow defeat at title-chasing Lens

Nantes’ 14-year stay in Ligue 1 came to an end after a 1-0 defeat to title-chasing RC Lens saw Les Canaris relegated to Ligue 2 for the first time since the 2012-13 season.

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Lens' hopes of Ligue 1 title race up in smoke after Nice draw

Lens’ faint Ligue 1 title hopes suffered a significant blow as they conceded a late equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Nice at the Allianz Riviera, a result which means the visitors are now without a win in their last five away league games.

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Lens mount stunning three-goal comeback to snatch draw against Brest in Ligue 1

RC Lens produced a stunning second-half comeback from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against Stade Brestois, extending the Pirates’ winless run to five games (D2, L3).

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Kvaratskhelia at the double as PSG thump Nantes to extend lead at summit of Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain returned to winning ways by easing to a 3-0 victory over Nantes to move four points clear of RC Lens at the top of the Ligue 1 table, leaving Les Canaris with just one win from their last 13 league games (D3, L9).

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Lens put four past Toulouse to make final of Coupe de France for first time since 1998

Lens progressed to their first Coupe de France final since 1997/98 after a convincing 4-1 semi-final victory over Toulouse, extending Les Sang et Or’s impressive home form to 14 wins from their last 15 matches.

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Lens roar back from two goals down to edge 10-man Toulouse and keep heat on PSG

Ismaelo Ganiou’s last-gasp winner saw Lens fight back from 2-0 down to beat 10-man Toulouse 3-2, as the Ligue 1 title-chasers inflicted a psychological blow on their opponents ahead of their rematch in the Coupe de France semi-finals on Tuesday with an eighth victory in 10 meetings (D1, L1).

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Lens title dreams take major hit after suffering thumping derby defeat to Lille

RC Lens’ Ligue 1 title hopes were dealt a serious blow after Les Sang et Or suffered a 3-0 defeat to LOSC Lille in the Derby du Nord at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

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PSG's Ligue 1 clash against Lens postponed to help their Champions League preparations

Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain's visit to ⁠second-placed Lens, set for April 11, has been postponed to May 13 ‌to allow them more time to prepare for ‌their Champions League quarter-final against ‌Liverpool, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) said ‌on Thursday.

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Lens slam PSG's request to postpone clash in order to focus on Liverpool tie

Lens have pushed back against PSG's request to postpone their top-of-the-table Ligue 1 clash scheduled ⁠for April 11, after PSG sought additional preparation time ahead of their Champions League quarter-finals against Liverpool.

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Thauvin stars as Lens thump Angers to leapfrog PSG in Ligue 1 again

A goal and two assists from Florian Thauvin helped RC Lens record their seventh straight win over Angers SCO, comprehensively defeating Les Scoïstes 5-1 to go top of Ligue 1, at least temporarily.

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Lens squander chance to move top of Ligue 1 after costly defeat at Lorient

Lorient dealt a huge blow to Lens’ Ligue 1 title hopes with a 2-1 win at the Stade du Moustoir, meaning they’ve now lost just once in 15 league outings (W7, D7).