PSG v Lyon moved as Paris prepares for more protests
Paris St-Germain’s Ligue 1 match against Lyon has been pushed back 24 hours to Monday as the French capital prepares for another weekend of protests. The fixture at the Parc des Princes in Paris had been scheduled to kick off at 19:45 GMT on Sunday but will instead take place at 20:30 on Monday. The […]
Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon has been rescheduled for Monday due to protests in Paris. The original Sunday evening kick-off time has been moved to Monday evening. The French Football Federation announced the postponement after authorities banned the fixture from going ahead as planned. French police are preparing a large security operation for upcoming protests on Saturday.
Approximately 550,000 people took part in demonstrations last Saturday, protesting issues such as high fuel prices, education standards, and the rising cost of living. These protests have occurred in major French cities, including Paris, and have seen some instances of violence, looting, and destruction. The security situation is further complicated by an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France, which is expected to require significant police presence.
This has impacted France's football schedule, with Toulouse's Ligue 1 match against Troyes rescheduled from Saturday to Sunday. PSG, currently second in the standings, and Lyon, leading the table, will now face off on Monday. Additionally, the game coincides with the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. Injured PSG players Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the nominees for this prestigious award.
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