It was indeed a difficult day for Nice both on and off the field. On the pitch, the club suffered a defeat against Saint-Etienne during the 14th day of the French Ligue 1, with a goal scored by Mr. Erding in the 23rd minute.
However, the match was marred by violent clashes that occurred before kick-off at the Allianz Riviera. Reports suggest that Saint-Etienne supporters initiated hostilities by tearing up seats upon their arrival. Despite the Plexiglas separations, supporters engaged in physical altercations, prompting the intervention of the police to separate them and restore calm.
The situation escalated to the point where Saint-Etienne supporters had to be evacuated by the police. Unfortunately, a steward was injured during these incidents. The violent clashes cast a shadow over the football match and highlighted the need for measures to ensure the safety of fans and prevent such occurrences in the future.
In terms of the league standings, Saint-Etienne currently occupies the 6th position with 21 points, while Nice is positioned 13th with 17 points. Additionally, Monaco secured a victory against Nantes during this round of fixtures.
