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Mohammed Salisu: ‘Amazing feeling’ to return from long-term ACL injury

Mohammed Salisu has described his return to competitive football as an “amazing feeling” after the Ghana defender came off the bench for AS Monaco in their 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Lens.

Monaco snatch late win over Lens to continue flying start to Ligue 1 season

Monaco moved three points clear at the top of Ligue 1 for now after a 2-1 victory over Lens at the Stade Louis II, a result which maintains Les Rouge et Blanc’s unbeaten start to the season.

Dino Toppmoller leaves Lens after just six matches in charge

RC Lens have parted ways with head ⁠coach Dino Toppmoller after just six matches in charge, the Ligue 1 club ‌announced on Tuesday.

Lens net two in stoppage time to stun Slavia in five-goal thriller

Ruben Aguilar scored a 93rd-minute winner as Lens twice came from behind to beat 10-man Slavia Prague 3-2, a result which stretches the hosts’ winless run in major European action to 16 matches.

Lorient claim first win of season with surprise victory at Lens

Mamadou Kone's first Ligue 1 goal proved decisive as Lorient edged out Lens 1-0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, handing Alexandre Dujeux his first competitive win in charge of Les Merlus.

Yassine bags brace as Strasbourg come from behind to beat Lens in Ligue 1

Strasbourg recovered from a first-half deficit to pick up their first Ligue 1 points of the campaign in a 2-1 win over last season’s runners-up Lens.

Thauvin at the double as five-star Lens hammer Auxerre to make dream start to season

RC Lens head coach Dino Toppmoller clinched three points in his first Ligue 1 game after his side claimed a thrilling 5-2 victory over 10-man AJ Auxerre, representing their eighth win in 10 home top-flight outings in 2026 (L2).

10-man Lens hold on to stun Paris Saint-Germain and win French Super Cup

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).