Bentaleb's Triumphant Return After Cardiac Arrest

Nabil Bentaleb made a triumphant return to football by scoring a goal just four minutes after coming on as a substitute for Lille in their 2-0 victory against Rennes, following a cardiac arrest last year. The 30-year-old Algerian international, who had been in an artificial coma and fitted with a pacemaker-defibrillator, was cleared to play by the French Football Federation. His goal was described as 'worthy of a film' by Lille coach Bruno Genesio and was pivotal in lifting Lille to fifth place in Ligue 1. Bentaleb, who started his career at Tottenham and has played for clubs like Schalke and Newcastle, returned to training in January and worked hard to regain his fitness. The emotional moment was celebrated with his teammates and coaching staff, marking an inspiring chapter in his career. Lille's win was further secured by a goal from Chuba Akpom, emphasizing a significant morale boost for the team.