Classic PSG vs. Marseille Postponed: Storms and the Ballon d’Or Dilemma
The expected classic between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille has been rescheduled for Monday night, according to the organizers. The decision was made due to the strong storms that are forecast.
This date change directly coincides with the Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will be held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Several of PSG’s most important stars, including Ousmane Dembélé, are expected to be present to receive awards.
Ousmane Dembélé, one of the main candidates for the men’s Ballon d’Or, will be forced to choose between attending the ceremony or playing in the classic against Marseille, as the match has been scheduled for the same time.
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Dembélé and his teammate Désiré Doué, also highly valued, were not included in coach Luis Enrique’s call-up for the match against Marseille due to injuries.
Heavy storms are expected on Sunday in the French region of Bouches-du-Rhône, which is under orange alert for rain, floods, and thunderstorms.
Last year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony was marred by the absence of Real Madrid, then European champions, because Vinícius Júnior was not awarded the main prize, which went to Rodri of Manchester City.
This year, the event could face a similar situation, although for different reasons. PSG won the Champions League in May and the European Super Cup in August.
