
PSG v Lyon moved as Paris prepares for more protests
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Paris St-Germain fans celebrated winning the Champions League near the Eiffel Tower in May 2026 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.
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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.
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The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) announced the postponement in a statement, external on Friday after French police prohibited the fixture from taking place on its original date.
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French authorities are preparing a major security operation for demonstrations planned for Saturday.
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Around 550,000 people took part in demonstrations last Saturday to protest rising fuel prices, education standards and the cost of living, which have escalated after weeks of student protests.
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Marches took place in several major French cities, including Paris, backed by unions and student groups, and were marred by some incidents of violence, looting and destruction.
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The security challenge is further complicated by Sunday's NFL match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France, an event expected to require a significant police deployment.
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The game will be played in Saint-Denis, about 10km from Place de la Bastille, where the protests are expected to begin.
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The disruptions have already affected France's domestic football schedule with Toulouse's Ligue 1 home game against Troyes moved from Saturday to Sunday at the request of authorities.
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Reigning French and European champions PSG are second in the standings after seven matches, while Lyon lead the table on 14 points, ahead of the holders on goal difference.
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The match will also now be played on the same day as the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.
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Injured PSG pair Ousmane Dembele, the 2025 winner, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the contenders for the award.
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