PSG Moves Season Opener Due to Damaged Pitch
Paris St-Germain (PSG) has announced the relocation of their opening Ligue 1 match against Rennes due to significant damage to the pitch at Parc des Princes, attributed to the exceptional heatwaves experienced over the summer. The fixture, originally scheduled for Sunday in Paris, will now be held in Brittany.
Officials from the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) assessed the pitch and determined that it could not be played under satisfactory conditions, particularly concerning player safety and physical integrity. PSG acknowledged the inconvenience caused by this change but emphasized that it was an exceptional situation.
The club plans to replace the damaged pitch before their next home fixture against AS Monaco on September 4. France experienced its hottest day on average on June 24, with temperatures reaching nearly 41°C in Paris, leading to a significant increase in recorded deaths during that period.
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