Paris, Sep 5 (AP) A soccer clash set between the France and Luxembourg Under-21 teams has been delayed following a traffic mishap involving the visiting squad's bus in Brittany.
The fixture, part of the European Under-21 championship qualifiers, was initially slated for Lorient but will now take place on Oct. 3, 2026, with the venue yet to be confirmed, as informed by the French soccer federation.
Local media outlet Ouest France reported that the bus, carrying 33 individuals, overturned into a roadside ditch on Thursday near Languidic. The accident led to minor injuries for eight people, including four players, three staff members, and the driver.
Philippe Diallo, president of the French soccer federation, expressed, “We extend our full support and wish a speedy recovery to the members of the Luxembourg delegation who were injured and traumatized, as well as to the bus driver.”
He added that the match's postponement was a prudent decision by UEFA, in coordination with both French and Luxembourg representatives, in light of this unforeseen incident.
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