{
  "id": 1457443,
  "title": "10-man Lens beat PSG 1-0 to win French Champions’ trophy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/10-man-lens-beat-psg-1-0-to-win-french-champions-trophy-1457443",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T09:41:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/10-man-lens-beat-psg-1-0-to-win-french-champions-trophy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lens defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to claim the French Champions’ Trophy, denying the European champions a second trophy in five days. Florian Thauvin scored the lone goal in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on a clearance error by the PSG defense. Lens were reduced to ten men in the 64th minute when Kyllian Antonio was sent off for a studs-up tackle on Maghnes Akliouche. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Lens dominated the match and scored their winning goal. PSG coach Luis Enrique praised his team's performance, acknowledging Lens's deserved victory. The loss leaves PSG without defender Nuno Mendes for their upcoming Ligue 1 title defense opener against Rennes. Lens, who previously won the French Cup in May, claims they deserved more and lauds their usual intensity on the field.",
  "summary": "Ten-man Lens secured a 1-0 victory over PSG in the French Champions’ Trophy, with Florian Thauvin’s goal denying PSG a second trophy in five days. Read More: https://punchng.com/10-man-lens-beat-psg-1-0-to-win-french-champions-trophy/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "10-man Lens beat PSG 1-0 to win French Champions’ trophy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/10-man-lens-beat-psg-1-0-to-win-french-champions-trophy",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:16:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}