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2026–27 Champions League Projected Pots: Man Utd Guaranteed Tough Draw

An automated draw will determine the eight opponents of the 36 competing teams.

Sports Illustrated

Crystal Palace have raised their own standards with major trophy wins in back-to-back seasons, so how will the Eagles fare this time without the man who guided them there? Crystal Palace 2026-27 season preview

Crystal Palace aren't here to coast in the Premier League, they're here to compete

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Football: Brentford sign Ligue 1 star Mamadou Sangaré for €48 million

Mali's international Mamadou Sangaré is heading to the Premier League following a stellar season with french club Lens. He has officially joined Brentford in a landmark €48 million transfer, setting a new record sale for the French club.

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Keith Andrews explains why Brentford signed Mamadou Sangare as club-record transfer confirmed

Midfielder won Coupe de France with Lens and arrives as Jordan Henderson’s replacement

Evening Standard

Mamadou Sangare: Brentford close in on deal for Jordan Henderson replacement after Chelsea move agreed

Bees set sights on Mali international after veteran midfielder terminated contract

Evening Standard

Permanent Celtic transfer exit confirmed as Champions League side sign defender

Nawrocki's permanent move from Celtic to Lens has been confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

Celtic defender 'set' for shock transfer to Champions League club

Celtic defender Maik Nawrocki is set to join French side Lens.

The National (Scotland)

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Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise dazzle up front but Maignan makes it possible

France's attacking trio - Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise - have dominated the World Cup headlines, scoring plenty of goals and dazzling fans with skilful moves and fast breaks past opposing defences. Meanwhile, at the other end of the pitch, goalkeeper Mike Maignan has laid the foundation that's…

Radio France Internationale

Pierre Sage's backroom staff revealed as Crystal Palace reign gets underway

Frenchman takes over from Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park

Evening Standard

Crystal Palace appoint Pierre Sage as manager on three-year deal

The 47-year-old, formerly of Lens, led the French club to second in last season’s Ligue 1 and secured their first-ever Coupe de France title

The Independent UK

SOC:Palace make Sage choice for new manager

Pierre Sage has left his position as Lens coach to take over at English Premier League club Crystal Palace

AAP

Palace make Sage choice for new manager

Pierre Sage has left his position as Lens coach to take over at English Premier League club Crystal Palace

AAP

Pierre Sage sets clear target after being confirmed as new Crystal Palace manager

Frenchman hoping to follow in Oliver Glasner’s footsteps

Evening Standard

Crystal Palace confirm Pierre Sage as head coach and plan to back him on transfers

Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointment of Pierre Sage, who won the Coupe de France and finished second in Ligue 1 with Lens this season

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Crystal Palace poised to appoint Pierre Sage as head coach on two-year deal

Crystal Palace are poised to appoint Pierre Sage as Oliver Glasner’s successor after holding productive talks with the Frenchman

The Guardian - UK

Out-of-contract XIs: players in their 20s versus players in their 30s – who wins?

There are young stars and golden oldies available on a free transfer this summer. But which team is stronger?

Sports Illustrated

Five Goalkeepers Chelsea Could Sign in Search for Robert Sanchez Upgrade

Filip Jörgensen is also expected to pursue an exit this summer over limited minutes.

The Guardian - UK

Crystal Palace switch focus from Iraola and Lampard to Lens manager Pierre Sage

The Frenchman Pierre Sage is first choice now Andoni Iraola is in Liverpool talks and Crystal Palace were put off by a compensation fee for Frank Lampard

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The Guardian - UK

Luis Enrique keeping chaos for Champions League after PSG’s stroll to Ligue 1 title

Luis Enrique has saved his stars for Europe with French champions benefiting from scheduling tweaks on way to title

France 24

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

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.

AAP

Thauvin inspires Lens to maiden French Cup title

Lens have capped a spectacular season by winning the French Cup for the first time, with Florian Thauvin scoring and making another in a 3-1 win over Nice.

Radio France Internationale

Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time

Lens won the French Cup for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over Nice in the final at the Stade de France on Friday.

France 24

Paris police arrest brawling Nice fans ahead of French Cup final, relegation showdown

Dozens of people were detained overnight in the French capital after a violent brawl involving fans of OGC Nice, further blemishing a torrid season for the Riviera team who face Lens in the French Cup final on Friday and must win a two-legged play-off next week to remain in Ligue…

The Guardian - UK

Nice fans direct fury at owners as club falls into Ligue 1 relegation playoff

Nice began the season in the Champions League but may end it in Ligue 2 – a terrible indictment of Ineos’ ownership

International Business Times UK

'Powerful' Mystery Woman Spotted Beside Elon Musk and Tim Cook at Xi Jinping State Dinner: Who is Zhou Qunfei?

Zhou Qunfei, founder of Lens Technology, gained attention after being seated between Elon Musk and Tim Cook at a state banquet, highlighting her rise from factory worker to tech billionaire.

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