Nantes fans storm the field to stop play on Ligue 1 final day
Nantes fans interrupted their team's final Ligue 1 match by storming the field, leading to a halt in play. The incident occurred after 22 minutes of the game, which was scoreless at the time. Police were called to clear the pitch, and it remains uncertain if the match will continue.
- ▪Dozens of Nantes supporters breached security and entered the pitch wearing balaclavas.
- ▪The match was stopped after 22 minutes with the score at 0-0.
- ▪Nantes has already been relegated and will compete in the second division next season.
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