According to our information, the Alpes-Maritimes prefecture reportedly asked the LFP to move the Ligue 1 meeting between Nice and Rennes back by one day.
The Matchday 9 Ligue 1 fixture between OGC Nice and Stade Rennais, initially scheduled for Saturday 31 October, could be moved to Sunday 1 November. According to information gathered, it was the Alpes-Maritimes prefecture that reportedly requested the Ligue de Football Professionnel modify this calendar.
The request comes amid the organisation of events across the departmental territory at this time of year. Local authorities are seeking to reconcile public safety requirements with the running of sporting competitions. No official decision had been communicated at the time this article was written.
The postponement would have a knock-on effect on another fixture of the season. The UEFA Europa League meeting between Rennes and Olympiakos, which was originally due to take place later, would be brought forward to Wednesday 4 November. Such a reshuffle would allow the Breton club to have a coherent schedule across its domestic and European commitments.
For supporters, the change of date alters their plans to travel or to attend the stadium. The clubs concerned and the LFP are expected to confirm the definitive kick-off times soon, along with any ticketing arrangements affected by the shift.
The next official communications will confirm whether the postponement is indeed approved. Until then, these elements should be considered as information not yet validated by the competent authorities.
The request comes amid the organisation of events across the departmental territory at this time of year. Local authorities are seeking to reconcile public safety requirements with the running of sporting competitions. No official decision had been communicated at the time this article was written.
The postponement would have a knock-on effect on another fixture of the season. The UEFA Europa League meeting between Rennes and Olympiakos, which was originally due to take place later, would be brought forward to Wednesday 4 November. Such a reshuffle would allow the Breton club to have a coherent schedule across its domestic and European commitments.
For supporters, the change of date alters their plans to travel or to attend the stadium. The clubs concerned and the LFP are expected to confirm the definitive kick-off times soon, along with any ticketing arrangements affected by the shift.
The next official communications will confirm whether the postponement is indeed approved. Until then, these elements should be considered as information not yet validated by the competent authorities.
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Source: Ouest-France