This incident took place when a bus carrying supporters of Nice football club was on its way back to Alpes-Maritimes. During the course of the night between Friday and Saturday, the bus became the target of stone-throwing. This came after the club’s journey to Lyon for a match. The club itself confirmed the incident. Reports indicate that one passenger was injured in the incident. Photos of the bus with a smashed windshield have been making rounds on various social media platforms.
The authorities had taken measures to ensure the safe movement of the Aiglons fans. The Rhône prefecture had authorized their arrival, but they had placed a limit to the number of people that could arrive – 300. The fans were also provided with a police escort to the stadium. However, these measures proved insufficient in preventing the incident. The club has called on the authorities to investigate the incident, emphasizing that the consequences could have been much more severe. The club communicated this via a press release.
Nice also had a rough night on the pitch. They ended up losing the match 1-0, with Oriel Mangala scoring the only goal. This was contrary to the run of play. The club feels that the refereeing did not help their cause. Francesco Farioli, the team’s coach, voiced his frustration at the situation. He said that losing a match after having dominated play is a hard pill to swallow. Despite the disappointing result, he remains optimistic and is urging his team to find the energy to finish the season on a strong note.
