Once the anger and disappointment passed, RC Lens organized itself to keep in shape. After the postponement of the match against PSG scheduled for April 11, in what was to be the poster child for this end of the season in the fight for the title of champion of France, the Sang et Or decided to organize a friendly match instead on the same date, still at the Bollaert stadium.
Pierre Sage’s men will face FC Rouen, currently third in the National and exempt in the championship this same weekend, “during an afternoon marked by fervor and solidarity”, indicates the Artesian club. Thus, the meeting will provide support to the organization Reporters Without Borders as well as to Christophe Gleizes, French journalist imprisoned in Algeria.
“An issue that goes beyond the borders of football”
“Part of the profits will be donated to this essential cause. Among other things, Racing players will wear, during the warm-up, a t-shirt calling for the release of Christophe Gleizes, indicates the club in its press release. More than a friendly match, this meeting will mobilize the entire Lensois people around an issue that goes beyond the borders of football. »
“Christophe Gleizes was sentenced to seven years in prison for charges of advocating terrorism. The Racing Club de Lens expresses its full support for Christophe and renews, alongside his family, his loved ones and Reporters Without Borders, the call for the immediate and unconditional release of the journalist. »
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