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Remco Evenepoel suffered an early setback in the 2025 Tour de France, losing time due to a crosswind-induced split in the peloton during the opening stage near Lille, impacting his general classification hopes.
Golden Lion FC, a soccer club from Martinique, endured an 8,600-mile journey to face Lille in the Coupe de France, only to suffer a 12-0 defeat. Despite the heavy loss, the team and its supporters remained in high spirits, enjoying the rare opportunity to compete against one of France's top teams. Lille's players honored their opponents with a guard of honor post-match, and both teams celebrated the spirit of competition and the occasion itself.
Juventus has completed the signing of United States winger Tim Weah from Lille. Weah, who primarily played as a full-back for Lille last season but operates as a right winger for the USMNT, made 107 appearances and scored eight goals for the French side. He joins fellow USMNT star Weston McKennie at Juventus, although McKennie's future at the club is uncertain. Weah, the son of former FIFA Player of the Year George Weah, has been a key player for the USMNT and started all four matches at the 2022 World Cup.