PSG match postponed, causing stars to miss Ballon d’Or ceremony

Paris Saint-Germain plays on Monday evening against Olympique Lyon, precisely at the time the Ballon d’Or is being presented in London, causing ten PSG stars to risk missing the award ceremony. The match was postponed by a day due to announced protests in France. The fixture was originally scheduled for Sunday at 20:45.

Postponement of the Ligue 1 match

The clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyon was originally scheduled for Sunday evening at 20:45. However, the Paris police requested a postponement because of announced protests. As a result, the date had to be revised.

The French football federation LFP decided to move the clash to Monday 26 October, with kickoff at 20:30. L’Equipe reported this after a statement from the federation. The shift was made to ensure the safety of players and supporters.

Ballon d’Or ceremony and PSG nominees

The same evening the Ballon d’Or ceremony is being held in London. This creates a remarkable overlap with the Ligue 1 match. The award ceremony attracts worldwide attention.

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Paris Saint-Germain has ten players on the list of nominees. Among the nominees are Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Vitinha. The other six names were not mentioned in the report.

Because of the shift of the league match, only a limited number of representatives of the French top club can be present at the ceremony. Most players have to focus on the match. As a result, a part of the PSG stars risk missing the award ceremony.

Paris postpones PSG‑Lyon clash amid looming protests

The postponement is entirely due to the social unrest in France. A new wave of nationwide demonstrations is scheduled for Saturday, prompting authorities to take measures around various football matches. The Paris police therefore requested that the PSG‑Lyon clash not take place on Sunday evening.