The French Professional Football League (LFP) approved the rescheduling of the Lens-PSG match from April 11 to May 13, causing a stir across France. Prior to this decision, the Sang et Or had already expressed their disapproval through an official statement.

Regional leader’s outcry over scheduling

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In response, Xavier Bertrand, president of the Hauts-de-France region, quickly took to social media. He voiced his support for the Lens club, emphasizing the importance of defending a crucial principle: fairness in Ligue 1.

“RC Lens stood firm for fairness”

“Currently in second place in Ligue 1, just one point behind the Parisian leaders, the RC Lens-PSG clash is now the season’s most significant match for both teams. Despite this, the LFP ignored RC Lens’ legitimate sporting concerns: a two-week break followed by three matches in eight days. Lens was right to stand firm. They were upholding not just their interests, but a fundamental principle: sporting fairness,” Bertrand wrote on social media.

“Our championship deserved better. The fans deserved better. Football deserved better,” the former mayor of Saint-Quentin added.