French football club from Lens, Sang et Or color tradition, Ligue 1 competitor
Celtic have signed Camilo Duran and face recruitment constraints as they lose Kelechi Iheanacho to Bursaspor. O’Neill says progress on other targets is possible, while Celtic’s summer activity remains limited amid competition from bigger clubs.
France has appointed Zidane’s backroom staff and unveiled a plan for the national team’s next cycle, with Barthez returning in a national role and Bettoni as assistant. Zidane will lead France starting with a Nations League away to Turkey on Sept. 25.
Paris Saint‑Germain has moved its Ligue 1 opener against Rennes to Roazhon Park after declaring the Parc des Princes pitch unsafe following a scorching summer. The club has also completed major summer sales — including Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye in high‑value deals — and has generated roughly €400m from departures while recruiting selectively.
Tottenham Hotspur have yet to score in their opening three Premier League games this season, with losses and a controversial VAR call defining a chastening start. Roberto de Zerbi’s side are adjusting after a summer of heavy spending as new signings attempt to forge a cohesive unit.
English clubs Bournemouth, Sunderland and Crystal Palace are set for European action this season after the Europa League draw placed them in pots with Juventus, Milan and Olympiacos among others. The field features Celtic, Real Sociedad and Marseille as the tournament grows more competitive. The draw determines fixtures for the group phase, with teams facing two from each of four pots and hosting half the matches.
The Champions League league phase draw has placed PSG, Bayern, Real Madrid and others into eight-match groups for the 2026–27 campaign, with fixtures kicking off in September 2026 and Madrid hosting the final on 5 June 2027. Arsenal and Liverpool face stern tests as they bid to advance to the knockout rounds.