Pierre Sage: Lens’ Inspiring Manager & Tactical Mastermind

Belley, a town in Ain with 9,000 inhabitants, its Saint Jean-Baptiste cathedral, classified as a historic monument, its imposing female sculpture in Brouzet stone… And the unmissable Terreaux brasserie, which has existed for almost two centuries in the city center, where you can go to awaken your taste buds.

On the menu: candied pork cheeks or the famous tarte tatin so appreciated by Pierre Sage. “As a general rule, it’s rare that I only order one,” smiles the 46-year-old coach who put RC Lens, leader of Ligue 1 and opponent of Monaco this Saturday (5 p.m.), back in the spotlight this season.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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