PSG-Lyon match postponed due to protests

Growing and intensifying protests in France have also affected football. The Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyon, scheduled for Sunday, 25 October, was postponed by one day following an order issued by the Paris Police Headquarters.

Before the postponement decision, Lyon's management stated that they did not want to put their supporters at risk due to the protests affecting many parts of Paris, and announced that no fans would be taken to the away stand. An earlier request to postpone the match, citing congested fixture schedules, had been rejected. However, after the protests grew, officials changed this decision.

According to a statement from the French Professional Football League, the match was moved to Monday, 26 October at 22:30, in line with the Police Department's decision banning the staging of the match.

The postponement also draws attention because of the Ballon d'Or awards being held on the same days. A total of 10 PSG players have been nominated for the award this year. In addition to Ousmane Dembele, Kvaratskhelia, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Joao Neves, Willian Pacho, Vitinha, Ferran Torres, Fabian Ruiz and Nuno Mendes are also among the nominees. All of these players will miss the ceremony.