Coupe de France (32nd finals): the Tours meeting

The Coupe de France continues its journey. Sixty-four clubs will be on deck this weekend for the 32nd finals of the Old Lady. This is an important step since it marks the entry into the running of the eighteen Ligue 1 teams. The winners will qualify for the round of 16, the draw for which will be made on Sunday December 22 (8 p.m. ). Ligue 2 will be represented by thirteen teams. FC Lorient was due to travel to the Vallée du Cher pitch this Saturday (6 p.m.) to challenge Tours FC (R1). But the meeting was canceled announced by the French Football Federation (FFF).

The press release:

“The prefecture of Indre et Loire and the Town Hall of Tours noted that FC Tours was not able to put in place a system to guarantee the holding of the match in terms of welcoming the public. Consequently, the decision was taken in consultation with the stakeholders to cancel the meeting. Spectators are asked not to go to the Vallée du Cher stadium. The Organizing Commission of the Coupe de France will examine the follow-up to be taken. .”