OGC Nice Rocked by Fan Violence: Sporting Director Targeted,Players injured
Nice,France – an explosive confrontation between OGC Nice players and approximately 400 supporters Monday night left sporting director Florian Maurice visibly shaken and requiring security escort,while attackers Jérémie Boga and Terem Moffi sustained injuries and have been placed on five-day work stoppages (ITT).The incident occurred following the team’s bus arriving at the training center after a string of six consecutive defeats in Ligue 1 and the Europa League.
According to Maxime Bacquié, a journalist from Here who was the only reporter present, supporters blocked the bus’s passage at 11:15 p.m., deploying smoke bombs and chanting antagonistic slogans. A representative of the supporters was permitted to board the bus to address the team. maurice, criticized for perceived shortcomings in last summer’s recruitment, was “very heckled” upon exiting the bus and was “exfiltrated, haggard” by security personnel.
Both boga and Moffi reportedly received blows during the altercation and have filed complaints with police.The UNFP,the players’ union,condemned the “intolerable” violence,stating it had contacted both players and “reserves the right to become a civil party” in any legal proceedings.
OGC Nice released a statement acknowledging “the frustration generated by the succession of poor performances” but unequivocally condemned the “excesses” and expressed “full support” for the affected club members.
Coach Franck Haise attempted to engage with the supporters during the 45-minute standoff, admitting difficulty in unifying the team, but affirmed his commitment to “fight.” Club president Fabrice Bocquet was not present at the training center.
Currently 10th in Ligue 1 with 17 points, Nice is scheduled to host Angers on Sunday. The team is expected to resume training on Wednesday following two days of rest.
