Ligue 1 opener off after Marseille Covid-19 cases

Marseille warmed up for the new campaign with a friendly against Nimes last week

The opening match of the 2020-21 French top-flight season has been postponed after four positive coronavirus tests at Marseille.

Marseille were due to host Saint-Etienne on Friday, in the first of eight weekend fixtures.

The 2019-20 campaign was curtailed in April because of the Covid-19 pandemic, with Paris St-Germain, 12 points clear at the top, awarded the title.

Marseille v Saint-Etienne will now be played on either 16 or 17 September.

More to follow.