Sport · Singapore Bureau
Toulouse-Troyes Ligue 1 match postponed to Sunday amid French unrest
French football authorities have rescheduled Toulouse's home Ligue 1 encounter with Troyes from Saturday to Sunday following a request from local authorities amid civil disturbances in the country.
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The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), the governing body of French professional football, announced Wednesday that the fixture would be moved back by 24 hours at the request of the Toulouse prefecture.
The postponement comes as France grapples with widespread unrest, prompting local officials to advise against staging the match on its originally scheduled Saturday date. The decision reflects heightened security concerns that have prompted authorities across the country to reassess public gatherings.
The match will now proceed on Sunday, allowing local law enforcement and event organisers additional time to coordinate security arrangements for the fixture. The LFP did not provide further details regarding the specific nature of the unrest or security measures being implemented.
The rescheduling affects both clubs' fixture calendars, though both Toulouse and Troyes have been notified of the new arrangements. This marks one of several sporting events across France that have been affected by the ongoing civil disturbances in recent days.