LFP approves PSG-Lens postponement after fierce opposition from French club president and players.
Ligue 1 leaders have officially approved the rescheduling of their upcoming clash with Lens following a heated dispute that saw second-placed RC Lens refuse to concede any changes despite pressure for Champions League priority status, while Paris Saint-Germain secured its request by citing scheduling conflicts between two-legged European ties and domestic fixtures.
Key Points
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1The French Professional Football League has officially postponed PSG's crucial home match with Lens from April 11.
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2PSG secured a postponement despite strong opposition and anger expressed by the RC Lens team management.
Developments
Perspectives
Paris Saint-Germain have been granted a postponement of their crucial Ligue 1 clash with second-place Lens after they successfully requested more time in preparation for the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.
— [Mar 26, 12:44] PSG get wish of free weekend in between Liverpool tie despite Lens fury (Sports.yahoo.com)'This decision is consistent', says Paris Saint-Germain who are happy with their match postponement from the French Professional Football League.
— [Mar 26, RC Lens opposition ignored by LFP] Ligue 1 : 'Cette décision est cohérente' (Lefigaro.fr)'This decision is consistent', says Paris Saint-Germain who are happy with their match postponement from the French Professional Football League.
— [Mar 26, RC Lens opposition ignored by LFP] Ligue 1 : 'Cette décision est cohérente' (Lefigaro.fr)'This decision is consistent', says Paris Saint-Germain who are happy with their match postponement from the French Professional Football League.
— [Mar 26, RC Lens opposition ignored by LFP] Ligue 1 : 'Cette décision est cohérente' (Lefigaro.fr)'This decision is consistent', says Paris Saint-Germain who are happy with their match postponement from the French Professional Football League.
— [Mar 26, RC Lens opposition ignored by LFP] Ligue 1 : 'Cette décision est cohérente' (Lefigaro.fr)