French professional sports leagues including football and rugby won’t be able to resume action before September due to COVID-19 restrictions, France Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced on Tuesday.

French PM Edouard Philippe's announcement ends Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons

The 2019-20 season of France’s top-flight football Ligue 1 and second-division Ligue 2 are set to be cancelled on Tuesday with Prime Minister Edouard Philippe ready to announce that football matches, even behind closed doors, will not be allowed before August.

Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 set to be cancelled with French government ready to announce no football until August

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French PM Edouard Philippe's announcement ends Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons

Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 set to be cancelled with French government ready to announce no football until August