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Niang's Rennes to return to training despite Ligue 1 cancellation

M'baye Niang looks set to get back on the pitch, but this time for training after Rennes announced the commencement of activities for the next two weeks, starting on Wednesday.

The 2019-20 Ligue 1 season was called off after the French government banned sporting activities until at least September because of the coronavirus pandemic.

This gave French football no chance of concluding before Uefa's set deadline of August 3 for club football across Europe.

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By virtue of the French top-flight ending after 28 match days, Rennes finished third and will hence qualify for the 2020-2021 Champions League, from the third qualifying round.