Paris Saint‑Germain defender Ousmane Dembele will miss the upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony after the club’s match was postponed by police in response to a wave of violent protests across France.
The Ligue 1 fixture was originally set to take place on the same day as the award presentation, but authorities requested a delay to ensure public safety amid escalating demonstrations.
As a result, Dembele’s participation in the ceremony – which celebrates the world’s top footballers – has been cancelled, with the player expected to remain in France to support his team’s rescheduled game.
Police cited the intensity of the protests as the main reason for the postponement, a decision that has prompted the club to adjust its travel and training plans.
While the exact impact on the match’s new date remains to be confirmed, the move underscores the broader disruptions affecting sporting events in the country during this period of civil unrest.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>