Out with a thigh injury on Saturday, Austrian RC Lens defender Samson Baidoo will miss three months of competition. A big blow for the Sang et Or.
GeneralWhile he had made a financial sacrifice to help the hoped-for arrival of LeBron James last June, Draymond Green (36) extended his contract for one season with the Warriors.
GeneralWhile leading 2-0 on the Dinamo Zagreb pitch, FC Thun, Swiss champion, completely collapsed (2-3 ap, 1-1 in the first leg) and saw its adventure in the Champions League end in the 2nd round. Hearts, last season's hit in Scotland, are also eliminated.
GeneralLens coach Dino Toppmöller appreciated his team's play in both halves against Crystal Palace and Famalicao in the Como Cup on Tuesday. He notably highlighted the profile of his Montenegrin midfielder Andrija Bulatovic.
GeneralWith a very experimental team, Lens was beaten by the Portuguese of Famalicao (0-0, 7-8 on the tabs), a few hours after having brilliantly disposed of Crystal Palace (3-0) on Tuesday. The Sang et Or still finished first in their Como Cup group, and will play the final of this friendly tournament on Saturday.