Nantes’ home Ligue 1 match against Toulouse is abandoned after supporters invade the pitch at the La Beaujoire stadium. The game is halted with 22 minutes played, when hooded ultras breach security and storm the field, throwing flares during the disruption. Players are reportedly forced to retreat as the incident unfolds. Multiple outlets describe the breach as involving security barriers being broken and supporters making it onto the pitch, with riot police deployed in response. The stoppage occurs during the final weekend of the Ligue 1 season, and the match is at 0-0 when play ends. The reports connect the crowd action to frustration over Nantes’ relegation, with fans protesting the club’s official drop to Ligue 2. With the match abandoned, the league fixtures and disciplinary issues relating to the pitch invasion are expected to be addressed by French football authorities.
Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Toulouse abandoned after fans storm pitch
Nantes’ home Ligue 1 match against Toulouse is abandoned after supporters invade the pitch at the La Beaujoire stadium. The game is halted with 22 minutes played, when hooded ultras breach security an...
- Nantes vs Toulouse at La Beaujoire is abandoned after fans storm the pitch.
- The pitch invasion involves hooded ultras and includes flares being thrown.
- The match is halted with about 22 minutes played and is at 0-0.
- The incident occurs on the final weekend of Ligue 1 season.
- Reports link the protest to Nantes’ official relegation to Ligue 2.
The match between Nantes and Toulouse in the 34th and final round of the French League came to an abrupt end on 17 May. This happened after Nantes fans stormed the field of the La Beaujoire stadium to protest the team’s official relegation to the second division. The scenes were chaotic. As a result, the […] By Alaa Shamali
3 months agoNantes' game at home to Toulouse on the final weekend of the Ligue 1 season in France descended into chaos, as angry supporters broke through the barriers and made it onto the field of play
3 months agoHooded ultras breached security and stormed the pitch during Nantes vs. Toulouse, forcing players to flee as the Ligue 1 match was abandoned at 0-0.
3 months agoNantes' home match against Toulouse in France's top flight was abandoned with 22 minutes played after hooded ultras stormed the pitch and threw flares.
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