Paris soccer match between PSG and Lyon postponed amid local unrest
The Ligue 1 game scheduled for Sunday at Parc des Princes was moved to Monday after police requested the change due to demonstrations in the city.
Paris police asked that the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, originally set for 7:45 p.m. on Sunday at Parc des Princes, be postponed. The game has been rescheduled for Monday, according to Leon Imber of The Athletic. The decision follows ongoing demonstrations that have affected the southwest part of the city where the stadium is located.
The NFL, which has a separate game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints planned for 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Stade de France, said it will increase security measures for its event. Officials noted that the heightened security for the NFL game could limit resources available elsewhere in Paris.
"The league has said that there will be enhanced security for the game," a league spokesperson said.
The postponement reflects concerns about public safety amid the unrest, while the NFL game remains on schedule in Paris.