Paris Saint-Germain's French league match against Lyon on Sunday evening could be postponed. If the fixture is moved to Monday, PSG players could face a conflict with attendance at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.
Possible change to the fixture
PSG's Sunday evening clash with Lyon, part of the eighth round of the French league, could be postponed after a decision from the Paris police headquarters.
The match was set for the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening.
According to RMC Sport, the authorities are weighing up a change of date.
Stade de France hosts a regular season NFL fixture that same weekend.
France's league body moved the match between Toulouse and Troyes from its original Saturday slot to Sunday, and also postponed the second-division clash between Montpellier and Red Star to Monday.
Ballon d'Or scheduling issue
A postponement could push the match into a clash with the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, scheduled for Monday in London.
Should the Lyon clash move to Monday, PSG's players could face a conflict between sporting duty and attendance at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
The Parisian delegation heading to London is expected to feature Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes.
Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes are carrying injuries that will keep them out of the Lyon clash regardless.
Other reported details
GOAL said Paris witnessed violence and looting on the sidelines of protests against the rising cost of living.
GOAL said the French Clasico between Olympique Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain was pushed back 24 hours last year, landing it on the same date as the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
League position and Lyon schedule
Lyon sit top of the table on 14 points, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain on goal difference alone.
Before any potential meeting with Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon face Germany's Hoffenheim on Thursday in the Europa League league phase.