Lens wins in French league, promotes Ukraine peace message

Published March 19, 2022 12:33 PM

LENS, France (AP) — Lens has swapped its traditional “blood and gold” colors for the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag in a 3-1 win over Clermont in the French league. The northern club said its message was aimed at promoting peace following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It rallied from a goal down to move to sixth place. PSG has a 15-point lead at the top of the standings and plays at Monaco on Sunday. Defending champion Lille brushed aside the disappointment of its exit from the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Nantes that revived its hopes of European football next season.

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