Lens have banned their own supporters from travelling to Friday's Ligue 1 derby against Lille, saying dangerous behaviour at Club Brugge "crossed a red line". The decision comes after UEFA barred the French side from selling away tickets for Champions League trips to RB Leipzig and Liverpool, with disabled fans and a steward injured by pyrotechnics in Belgium.
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French veteran Olivier Giroud enjoyed a poignant homecoming to North London this week, reuniting with the Arsenal faithful during a Champions League clash. Although the match ended in a disappointing result for his current side, the veteran striker was visibly moved by the reception he received from both sets of supporters.
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