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Lens clinch first-ever Coupe de France triumph after seeing off Nice

Lens' players celebrate with the trophy after winning the French Cup final football match between RC Lens and OGC Nice at the Stade de France stadium, in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on May 22, 2026. © Franck Fife, AFP

Lens lifted the Coupe de France for the first time in their 120-year history after beating Nice (3-1) in Friday's final at the Stade de France.

Across the Channel, Pep Guardiola is gearing up for what will be his final match as manager of Manchester City after a trophy-laden decade in charge. The 55-year-old announced his decision on Friday morning, a couple of days before the final-day reception of Aston Villa.

Lyon will be looking to reclaim their women's Champions League crown when they take on Barcelona in Saturday's final in Oslo. The French giants, who have not been continental champions since their eighth title in 2022, will look to get their own back after losing to the Catalans in the 2024 final.

In basketball, the Euroleague final four saw hosts Olympiacos fend off Fenerbahçe in what was a duel between French veterans Evan Fournier and Nando De Colo. The Greek side will take on 11-time winners Real Madrid in Sunday's final.

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