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Lens Beats PSG 1-0 to Win Champions’ Trophy

8/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lens beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0, with Florian Thauvin (Lens forward) scoring in the 32nd minute, to win the French Champions’ Trophy.
Kyllian Antonio (Lens defender) and Nuno Mendes (PSG defender) each received straight red cards for violent challenges.
Dino Toppmöller (Lens head coach) debuted at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in front of Zinedine Zidane (France national team coach), with PSG under Luis Enrique (PSG coach).

History

Historical Context

On 12 July 1998 France defeated Brazil 3-0 before 80,000 fans at the Stade de France, securing the nation’s first World Cup title and becoming the sixth host to win. Zidane’s two headers opened the scoring. Coach Aimé Jacquet’s triumph led to Euro 2000 victory, and President Jacques Chirac presented the trophy, sparking mass celebrations in Paris.

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Story summary

Lens beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0, with Florian Thauvin (Lens forward) scoring in the 32nd minute, to win the French Champions’ Trophy.
Kyllian Antonio (Lens defender) and Nuno Mendes (PSG defender) each received straight red cards for violent challenges.
Dino Toppmöller (Lens head coach) debuted at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in front of Zinedine Zidane (France national team coach), with PSG under Luis Enrique (PSG coach).

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