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Toulouse vs. Troyes Ligue 1 Game Postponed amid Unrest in France

Protesters march behind French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers during a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Toulouse, southwestern France, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)
Protesters march behind French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers during a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Toulouse, southwestern France, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)
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Toulouse vs. Troyes Ligue 1 Game Postponed amid Unrest in France

Protesters march behind French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers during a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Toulouse, southwestern France, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)
Protesters march behind French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers during a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Toulouse, southwestern France, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)

Toulouse's ‌home Ligue 1 fixture against Troyes has been postponed from Saturday to Sunday at the request of the local prefecture, the French league's governing body LFP said on Wednesday.

France had some ‌of its ‌worst unrest in ‌years ⁠this month, with ⁠thousands of people arrested and shops looted or damaged during protests over high prices and declining public services.

Following ⁠the protests, Toulouse imposed ‌an ‌overnight curfew in parts of the ‌city, which is set ‌to end on Sunday.

"At the request of the Haute-Garonne Prefecture and in agreement with ‌the Ligue1+ broadcaster, the Toulouse FC - ESTAC ⁠Troyes ⁠match ... is moved to Sunday, October 25 at 5:15 PM," LFP said in a statement.

On Monday, Ligue 1 clubs Olympique de Marseille and Lille said their official stores were looted during the unrest.

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Bayern's Kimmich to Miss Arsenal Clash Due to Family Bereavement

Joshua Kimmich of Munich in action during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, 17 October 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK
Joshua Kimmich of Munich in action during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, 17 October 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK
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Bayern's Kimmich to Miss Arsenal Clash Due to Family Bereavement

Joshua Kimmich of Munich in action during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, 17 October 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK
Joshua Kimmich of Munich in action during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, 17 October 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich will miss Wednesday's Champions League match against Arsenal after a death in his immediate family, the Bundesliga champions said.

Kimmich, 31, missed Bayern's final training session, with assistant coach Aaron Danks initially citing personal reasons for his absence on ⁠Tuesday.

The club confirmed ⁠on Wednesday that Kimmich would not be part of the squad as he deals with the family bereavement, Reuters reported.

"On behalf of the family, ⁠we ask that his privacy and grief be respected, and that further inquiries and reporting be refrained from," Bayern said in a statement on X.

Kimmich's absence is another setback for Bayern, who are also without suspended winger Michael Olise ⁠for ⁠the group-stage encounter at the Allianz Arena.

The German side will nevertheless take confidence from Saturday's 6-1 Bundesliga win over RB Leipzig as they look to build on last week's entertaining 3-3 draw away to Viking in Europe.

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Toulouse vs. Troyes Ligue 1 Game Postponed amid Unrest in France

Protesters march behind French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers during a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Toulouse, southwestern France, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)
Protesters march behind French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers during a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Toulouse, southwestern France, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)
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Toulouse vs. Troyes Ligue 1 Game Postponed amid Unrest in France

Protesters march behind French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers during a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Toulouse, southwestern France, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)
Protesters march behind French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers during a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Toulouse, southwestern France, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)

Toulouse's ‌home Ligue 1 fixture against Troyes has been postponed from Saturday to Sunday at the request of the local prefecture, the French league's governing body LFP said on Wednesday.

France had some ‌of its ‌worst unrest in ‌years ⁠this month, with ⁠thousands of people arrested and shops looted or damaged during protests over high prices and declining public services.

Following ⁠the protests, Toulouse imposed ‌an ‌overnight curfew in parts of the ‌city, which is set ‌to end on Sunday.

"At the request of the Haute-Garonne Prefecture and in agreement with ‌the Ligue1+ broadcaster, the Toulouse FC - ESTAC ⁠Troyes ⁠match ... is moved to Sunday, October 25 at 5:15 PM," LFP said in a statement.

On Monday, Ligue 1 clubs Olympique de Marseille and Lille said their official stores were looted during the unrest.

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PSG's Kvaratskhelia Set for Months Out with Torn ACL

Barcelona's Xavi Espart, right, fights for the ball with PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Barcelona's Xavi Espart, right, fights for the ball with PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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PSG's Kvaratskhelia Set for Months Out with Torn ACL

Barcelona's Xavi Espart, right, fights for the ball with PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Barcelona's Xavi Espart, right, fights for the ball with PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia requires surgery after tearing his ACL in the Champions League win against Barcelona, the European champions said on Wednesday.

Kvaratskhelia twisted his knee during ⁠PSG's 4-2 win ⁠on Tuesday and was helped off the pitch just before the hour mark, with the Georgian ⁠winger unable to put any weight on his leg.

In more bad news for PSG, the club said forward Ousmane Dembele and central defender Marquinhos will both be sidelined for "several weeks" with injuries.

PSG are top of the standings in the Champions League with three wins from three games.