Olympique Lyonnais sought to delay their initial Ligue 1 encounter against Toulouse, originally scheduled for August 22, 2026. The club’s request stemmed from the potential necessity to participate in a Champions League playoff, contingent on their success in the third preliminary qualifying round. However, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has reportedly rejected this appeal.
The inaugural weekend of Ligue 1 action is set to unfold between August 21 and 23, 2026. Lyon, slated for an away fixture in Toulouse, had formally submitted a plea for a schedule alteration…
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