Toulouse v Troyes Ligue 1 game postponed as France gripped by unrest

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: France
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Toulouse v Troyes Ligue 1 game postponed as France gripped by unrest

The LFP moved the Ligue 1 match between Toulouse and Troyes from Saturday to Sunday at 5:15 p.m. at the request of local authorities. The Haute-Garonne prefecture said an event drawing a large crowd would require security forces and municipal police, as France faces urban unrest following protests over the rising cost of living. Toulouse are also scheduled to host Perpignan in rugby on Saturday, while the Ligue 2 match between Montpellier and Red Star has been moved to Monday. Authorities have imposed partial curfews in Toulouse, Paris and other cities.

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