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Coronavirus: PSG vs Lyon final postponed as schedule takes hit

Authorities have called off the Coupe de la Ligue final between PSG and Lyon, scheduled for April 4, but are yet to propose a new date.

Coronavirus: PSG vs Lyon final postponed as schedule takes hit
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The Coupe de la Ligue final between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon has been postponed amid the continued spread of coronavirus.

French league cup final postponed

The game was due to take place at the Stade de France on April 4.

France's Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), which held talks with both clubs and the French Football Federation (FFF) on Wednesday, has not yet suggested a new date.

The competition is due to be scrapped after this season in order to reduce player workload.

Kylian Mbappé of PSG against Lyon's Marcelo.
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Kylian Mbappé of PSG against Lyon's Marcelo.Romain Biard / DPPI / AFP7 / Eur

As a result of the final being postponed, the PSG-Metz and Lyon-Nimes league matches will be staged over the weekend of April 4-5, behind closed doors.

The LFP had already confirmed on Tuesday that all Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches are to be held without fans present until at least April 15 as part of nationwide measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.

PSG are due to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last-16 second leg at Parc des Princes on Wednesday, which will also be behind closed doors.

There have been 1,748 confirmed cases of the virus in France, with 33 people killed.