Villa offer glimpse into future despite friendly loss

Beaten on penalties by Famalicao, Lens is still qualified for the Como Cup final

With 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.

RC Lens defender Samson Baidoo out for three months due to thigh injury

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.

Inevitable sale and jackpot in sight, Lens challenged by the departure of Sangaré

Son eliminated and diminished, that raises questions