French football: RC Lens updates and regional match news

Various developments are occurring within French football. At RC Lens, Croatian attacker Franjo Ivanovic, currently on loan from Benfica Lisbonne, expressed satisfaction with his move after scoring two goals in Ligue 1. His performance has also facilitated his return to the Croatian national team.

However, RC Lens is facing internal scrutiny. Following the brief tenure of Dino Toppmöller, sports journalist Romain Molina has raised questions regarding the influence of sporting director Jean-Louis Leca. Molina criticized Leca’s management during the 2026 summer period and suggested that the recruitment of Toppmöller was driven by club leadership rather than Leca.

In other news, a regional derby between Caen and Rouen is scheduled for September 24 in Ligue 3, with coverage provided by Ligue 1 Plus. Additionally, tension arose following a match between Paris FC and RC Strasbourg, where Paris FC secured a 2-1 victory. Strasbourg legend Dimitri Lienard criticized Paris FC coach Liam Rosenior for his reaction to insults from Strasbourg supporters.