Two French Ligue 1 games postponed at police request

Two French Ligue 1 games scheduled this weekend have been postponed at the request of the police.

They are Paris St-Germain's home match against Montpellier and Lyon's visit to Toulouse.

In this Jan.27, 2018 file photo, PSG's Neymar, left challenge with Montpellier's Pedro Felipe Teodosio Mendes during their French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Montpellier at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. [Photo: AP]

This is after violent protests have been held in major French cities over the past three weekends against a rise in fuel taxes.

The new date for the two rearranged games is yet to be set.

PSG boss Thomas Tuchel said the club fully understands the decision.

"I don't want to judge, this is the situation, security is absolutely important and we accept that and now the only challenge is to develop a good plan to be ready against Belgrade, but all tomorrow with Strasbourg," Tuchel said.

PSG's next two games are away from Paris.

Their Champions League action at Red Star Belgrade scheduled on December 11 will decide whether they will progress to the knockout stage.