Ligue 1: LFP rejects Lyon’s request to postpone opening fixture
Olympique Lyonnais’ petition to reschedule their initial Ligue 1 encounter against Toulouse on August 22, 2026, has been declined by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP). The Lyon club had sought this adjustment due to the possibility of participating in a crucial Champions League playoff, contingent on their progression through the third preliminary round.
The opening weekend of the Ligue 1 season is scheduled to unfold between August 21 and 23, 2026. Olympique Lyonnais, slated for an away fixture in Toulouse, had formally submitted a request for a calendar alteration…