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French Cops Call for PSG Clash to Be Postponed Amid Fears of Further Riots
- Paris police asked the Ligue de Football Professionnel to reschedule Paris Saint-Germain’s Sunday match against Olympique Lyonnais because of security concerns.
- The match could move to Monday, but league officials had not made a final decision.
- Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said troops would reinforce police during a planned “massive” security operation after rioting and looting in Paris and other French cities.
- The weekend’s security demands also include an NFL game at the Stade de France, while Toulouse’s match against Troyes was already moved by one day.
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The upcoming Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais is in doubt due to the ongoing tension and unrest in France. According to local media, there is a real possibility that the match, scheduled for Sunday, will not take place as originally scheduled. The newspaper "Equipe" reports that one of the options being discussed is to move the match by 24 hours and play it on Monday. However, a final decision has not been made at…
The French police asked for the postponement of the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, scheduled for Sunday at 8.45 p.m., for fear of new disturbances after the violent protests that have shaken the country on the weekend. (ANSA)
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right5Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Right
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- 62% of the sources lean Right
62% Right
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