Lens coach Yannick Cahuzac balances coaching course with Champions League debut
RC Lens head coach Yannick Cahuzac is preparing for his first Champions League match against Sporting CP while simultaneously completing his BEPF coaching license.
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RC Lens head coach Yannick Cahuzac is preparing for his first Champions League match against Sporting CP while simultaneously completing his BEPF coaching license.
France manager Zinedine Zidane has instructed the French Football Federation to urgently develop new full-backs to address a defensive weakness.
Como goalkeeper Jean Butez became the oldest player to receive a first France call-up in 50 years after replacing the injured Robin Risser.
The French side snatched a 3-2 win against Slavia Prague with two stoppage-time goals, despite trailing twice in the match.

Avoiding the financial pitfalls of their previous European campaign, RC Lens is prioritizing economic stability as they return to the Champions League.
Former PSG defender Serge Aurier is closing in on a move to an amateur club while beginning his coaching career at Lens.
RC Lens president and owner Joseph Oughourlian has officially confirmed the arrival of two new minority shareholders to the club's capital structure.
The PSG defender will miss the start of the Ligue 1 season after being sent off in the French Super Cup.
Ahead of the Ligue 1 opening day, Will Still looks back on his 2024/25 season at Lens as he prepares to return with his new club, Auxerre.

Paris Saint-Germain are concerned over a potentially severe suspension for Nuno Mendes after a referee report described his red-card offence as a 'violent strike'.
Lens lifted the Trophee des Champions after a 1-0 win over PSG, but the LFP is facing severe backlash for staging the match at the northern club's home stadium.
Crystal Palace have appointed Pierre Sage as their new head coach on a three-year contract, with the Frenchman set to replace Oliver Glasner.
Lens winger Anthony Bermont is set to join Angers on a loan deal without an option to buy.
After an impressive season in France, 24-year-old Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangare has caught the attention of Manchester United.

Former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin is set to join MLS side Charlotte FC, filling the Designated Player slot left by Wilfried Zaha.
Monaco management is considering parting ways with the Belgian coach after the team failed to qualify for the Champions League.
Saint-Etienne and Nice played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their French Ligue 1 promotion/relegation play-off final.
The Paris public prosecutor has charged 15 individuals following violent clashes involving Nice fans that left seven people injured.
Lens and Nice have traded early attacking threats in their Coupe de France clash, highlighted by a dangerous effort from Allan Saint-Maximin.
Violent clashes between PSG and Nice hooligan groups broke out in Paris on Thursday night, resulting in multiple arrests and damage to local businesses.