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U.S. national team forward Timothy Weah (right) is finally holding down a starting spot at Lille — but at outside back. Lille, in sixth place, is gunning for a spot in next season’s European competition. The Ligue 1 fifth-place finisher enters Europa Conference League qualifiers; fourth-place enters the Europa League group stage; third-place joins Champions League qualifying; and the top two qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage. Lille is one point behind fifth-place Rennes.

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