PSG Ligue 1 season opener relocated to Rennes due to pitch damage
Paris Saint-Germain’s opening Ligue 1 match against Rennes has been moved to Rennes' home stadium. The decision follows reports of significant damage to the Parc des Princes pitch caused by extreme summer heat.
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has officially announced that the opening match of the Ligue 1 season between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Rennes will no longer take place at the Parc des Princes. Instead, the match has been relocated to Roazhon Park, the home stadium of Rennes, and is scheduled for this Sunday.
The relocation was prompted by the poor condition of the playing surface in Paris. PSG issued a statement explaining that the pitch had deteriorated significantly due to the extreme heat experienced throughout the summer. The club emphasized that the current state of the field could not guarantee the safety or physical wellbeing of the players, necessitating the last-minute venue change. The LFP competitions committee confirmed the decision late Wednesday, effectively reversing the home-field advantage for the opening fixture.
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Reported the logistical change as a straightforward consequence of environmental factors.
"deteriorated so much"
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- ·Lack of comment from Rennes regarding the sudden change in hosting duties.
- ·No information on whether fans who purchased tickets for the Paris venue will be compensated or accommodated.
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