Dembele to miss Ballon d’Or event as PSG game moved amid protests in France
Summary
Paris Saint-Germain’s soccer match against Lyon was postponed from Sunday to Monday due to police requests caused by violent protests in Paris. This change will make PSG’s player Ousmane Dembele miss the Ballon d’Or award ceremony, which happens on the same Monday evening in London.Key Facts
- PSG vs. Lyon Ligue 1 match moved from Sunday 8:45 pm to Monday 8:30 pm because of a police ban on Sunday’s game.
- The postponement is due to ongoing violent protests and unrest in Paris and other parts of France.
- Ousmane Dembele, PSG’s player and Ballon d’Or holder, will miss the Monday award event because of the rescheduled game.
- Several PSG players are nominated for the Ballon d’Or, including Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, and others from different countries.
- French officials plan a large security operation for more protests expected over the weekend.
- Another Ligue 1 match, Toulouse vs. Troyes, was also delayed due to local authorities’ requests.
- The NFL game between Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints will happen in Paris on Sunday, requiring heavy police presence.
- PSG and Lyon were tied for first place in Ligue 1 before this weekend’s games.
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