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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)

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…

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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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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?

The Guardian - UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

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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…

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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.

The Times of India

Meet Zhou Qunfei: Once she worked in a glass factory, now she runs a $26 billion company and sits alongside Elon Musk and Tim Cook at China’s state dinner

Zhou Qunfei has one of the most remarkable self-made success stories in the global technology industry. Born into poverty in rural China, she left school as a teenager and worked in factories grinding watch glass to support her family. Decades later, she became the founder of Lens Technology, a company…

The Economic Times

She had nothing at 15. At 55, she's China's wealthiest woman sitting at the world's top table with Elon Musk and Tim Cook; here's the story of Zhou Qunfei

China’s richest woman, Zhou Qunfei, once worked factory shifts after leaving school at 15. Today, her billion-dollar tech company supplies Apple, Tesla, and Samsung. Her glass powers iPhones and smart vehicles worldwide. She built Lens Technology from poverty, loss, and survival. Now she sits beside Elon Musk and Tim Cook…

The Guardian - UK

PSG are deserved Ligue 1 champions but Lens put up an admirable fight

Pierre Sage has done a great job at Lens and the Coupe de France final next Friday offers them another shot at glory

The Guardian - UK

European football: Kvaratskhelia powers PSG to Ligue 1 title at Lens

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring as Paris Saint-Germain beat their title rivals Lens 2-0, while Inter were victorious over Lazio in the Coppa Italia final

Radio France Internationale

Paris Saint-Germain clinch a record-extending 14th French league title

Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.

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