Tim Weah Receives Hero’s Welcome on Return to Lille as Juventus Draws 1-1 in Champions League
USMNT Stars Tim Weah and Weston McKennie Feature in Juventus’ Match Against Lille
Tim Weah enjoyed an emotional return to Stade Pierre-Mauroy as he took the field for Juventus against his former club, Lille, in a Champions League fixture. Weah, who contributed to Lille’s Ligue 1 title win during his four seasons at the club, received a warm round of applause from Lille fans when he came on in the 68th minute. His U.S. teammate Weston McKennie also entered the game at the same time.
Match Summary
The game saw a standout goal from Canada’s Jonathan David, who opened the scoring for Lille in the 20th minute. Juventus responded in the second half, leveling the match through Dusan Vlahovic’s penalty, leading to a 1-1 draw.
Weah began his professional journey with PSG, one of Lille’s league rivals, where he won two domestic titles, though he played a limited role. His return to Lille showcased the lasting impact he left on the club and its fans.
