Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon and French police
22 October 2026
French police have reportedly requested the postponement of Sunday’s Ligue 1 match between PSG and Lyon amid concerns about widespread demonstrations and public disorder. Authorities are considering whether the high-profile fixture can safely proceed while security resources are stretched.
According to L’Équipe, recent protests have led to thousands of arrests and significant damage to businesses. Several football fixtures have already been rearranged, including Toulouse’s match against Troyes and Montpellier’s second-division game against Red Star. Officials are considering moving PSG’s fixture to Monday, although that could conflict with the Ballon d’Or ceremony. No final postponement decision was confirmed in the supplied report.