The press is excited about the return to favor of RC Lens, Marcus Thuram already has a project with Zidane

European sports media focused on RC Lens' 2-1 victory over Lyon and Marcus Thuram's bid to return to the France national team. RC Lens celebrated a home win under Yannick Cahuzac with goals set up by Florian Thauvin for Florian Sotoca and Matthieu Udol, while Lyon suffered their first loss of the season alongside an injury to Loïs Openda. Meanwhile, reports from Italy highlighted Thuram's effort to convince France manager Zinédine Zidane after being dropped from the latest squad.

In England, Manchester United coach Michael Carrick called for a swift resolution regarding Manchester City's financial fair play case. Carrick, referencing past title races, urged for clear answers following Premier League breach rulings that City is currently appealing, while Enzo Maresca defended the Citizens.