French clubs could boycott Ligue 1 games over tax hike

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A number Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs are considering boycotting fixtures in the near future following the government's decision to raise tax on them to 75 per cent.

The Union of Professional Football Clubs [UCPF] were reportedly unanimous in deciding that they would oppose the pending increase on solidarity tax - to be applied next year - which is only applicable to clubs whose employees earn in excess of €1 million per annum.

Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed that his club are among those mulling over the option of striking, which the 64-year-old believes is an "act of survival".

Asked when the boycott could take place, Aulas responded: "I am not qualified to answer that, but very soon, perhaps the coming days."

Saint-Etienne president Bernard Caiazzo, who is also the vice-president of the UCPF, Bernard said that refusing to play fixtures is one of the options amid discussions amongst clubs.

"Boycott? Anything is possible. The tensions are high," he told reporters.