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Coupe de France: Avranches Pull Off Giant-Killing, Lens Deliver, PSG Step In

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The Coupe de France Round of 64 got underway on Friday, marking the entry of Ligue 1 clubs into the competition. Fourth-tier Avranches produced a stunning upset by knocking out top-flight Brest, while Ligue 1 leaders Lens held firm against Feignies-Aulnoye. PSG, meanwhile, begin their quest for a third straight French Cup title on Saturday.

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Avranches’ French midfielder #9 Nassim Sabihi (C) celebrates his team's victory at the end of the Coupe de France round of 64 football match between Avranches and Brest.
Avranches’ French midfielder #9 Nassim Sabihi (C) celebrates his team's victory at the end of the Coupe de France round of 64 football match between Avranches and Brest at Rene Fenouilere stadium in Avranches, on December 19, 2025. © Damien Meyer, AFP

Elsewhere in sports news, the Premier League title race heats up on Saturday as leaders Arsenal travel to Everton. A slip-up could prove costly, with Manchester City poised to pounce and leapfrog the Gunners at the top.

In La Liga, all eyes are on Kylian Mbappé as he chases history. Against Sevilla, the French star could draw level with, or even surpass, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid. Mbappé currently sits on 58 goals in 2025 in Madrid colours.

In tennis, Stan Wawrinka has announced that 2026 will be his final season on tour, signaling the beginning of the end for the Swiss great.

And finally, a thrilling night of action unfolded in the Euroleague.

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