Ligue 1 club Nice has condemned fans for their "unacceptable" behavior towards players and staff after a confrontation on Monday evening. The team's return home from Sunday's 3-1 defeat at Lorient was marred by around 400 supporters blocking the bus, setting off flares, and chanting hostile songs.
The incidents, which lasted approximately 45 minutes, targeted forwards Terem Moffi, Jeremie Boga, and sporting director Florian Maurice. Boga has been on medical leave since Monday due to the confrontation. According to reports in France, fans also heckled players and staff during the ordeal.
Nice issued a statement condemning the behavior, stating that while they understand the frustration caused by the team's poor performances, the incidents were unacceptable and targeted several club members. The club offered its full support to those affected and condemned the acts in "the strongest possible terms."
The confrontation followed Nice's sixth consecutive defeat in all competitions, leaving the club 10th in Ligue 1 with 17 points from 14 games.
The incidents, which lasted approximately 45 minutes, targeted forwards Terem Moffi, Jeremie Boga, and sporting director Florian Maurice. Boga has been on medical leave since Monday due to the confrontation. According to reports in France, fans also heckled players and staff during the ordeal.
Nice issued a statement condemning the behavior, stating that while they understand the frustration caused by the team's poor performances, the incidents were unacceptable and targeted several club members. The club offered its full support to those affected and condemned the acts in "the strongest possible terms."
The confrontation followed Nice's sixth consecutive defeat in all competitions, leaving the club 10th in Ligue 1 with 17 points from 14 games.
, but at what cost? I mean, blocking a bus and setting off flares is just not cool 
. It's like, yeah we get it, the team had a tough game, but do you really have to take it out on the poor guys who are just trying to do their job? And now Boga's got an injury to deal with... that's no good at all 
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. I mean, I know it's tough watching your team lose and all that, but setting off flares and heckling players in person is just not cool 
. The owners should really do something to address these issues, like increasing security or something. And btw, 400 fans blocking the bus? That's just crazy! Can't we just be respectful of others' personal space? 
! I mean, I get it, losing is tough, but blocking their bus and setting off flares? That's just not cool 
. Anyway, kudos to Nice for standing up for themselves and their staff. Fans have to take responsibility for their actions, you know? Can't just blame the team for everything 
, what's wrong with these fans?! They're like a bad joke, blocking the bus and setting off flares... that's just not cool 
. It's just not worth it, all this stress and negativity... someone needs to calm down 
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The worst part is that it's just a bunch of idiots being unreasonable and selfish. Can't fans just be supportive instead of turning on the people who work hard to make them happy? 
The fans' behavior towards their own players and staff is just as bad as some of the controversies surrounding our politicians. I mean, think about it - they're still managing to make their own team look bad on purpose! It's like a never-ending soap opera, but in a football stadium.
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ugh can't believe these fans are doing this to their own players and staff i mean yeah they're having a tough season but that's no excuse for being abusive like what if the team was your sibling or something? 
it sounds like fans were going too far with their anger towards the team, like seriously calm down ppl 
but still, fans should know that throwing flares and chanting mean stuff ain't gonna get them a win 
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. I guess times have changed and some fans have lost sight of what being a supporter is all about 
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). These guys are just trying to do their job, and yet they get subjected to this kind of abuse. It's just not right 
. i feel for Terem Moffi and Jeremie Boga, especially since they're already dealing with injuries and stuff 
. I know teams can't control everything, but it's up to us as fans to show some respect for everyone involved - players, staff, and even the bus drivers 
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I get that the team has been doing badly, but that's no excuse to be so aggressive. i hope the club gets some support from their fans to help them turn things around soon 
another football team getting pummeled by their own fans... like, what's up with that? can't even get a win without turning on each other