Ligue 1: The heat wave strikes again

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Ligue 1: The heat wave strikes again

The Olympique de Marseille – Brest match scheduled for August 26 at 5 p.m. will start at 7 p.m. the heat wave obliges.

The kick-off of the match of the third day of Ligue 1 between OM and Brest, scheduled for Saturday at 5:00 p.m., has been postponed two hours. And for good reason ? The high heat. The match will start at 7:00 p.m.

“Due to the heat wave alert in the Bouches-du-RhĂ´ne department and the forecasts of high heat at the Orange VĂ©lodrome”, explains the Professional Football League (LFP) in its press release. While MĂ©tĂ©o France announces temperatures under shelter rising up to 31 ° C, for this Saturday, August 26.

This is not a first this season. Last weekend, two matches of the second day of the French championship were already shifted by two hours. Lyon – Montpellier (1-4) on Saturday, Monaco – Strasbourg (3-0) on Sunday.

In the standings before this third day, Brest, which triumphed over Lens (3-2) and Le Havre (2-1) is co-leader with Monaco (6 points). Marseille, which beat Reims on the Canebière (2-1) and got caught in Metz (2-2) is sixth with 4 points.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.