The kick-off of the Conference League match between OGC Nice and 1. FC Köln has been postponed. The first whistle should have sounded at 6.45 pm from the Allianz Riviera, but supporters riots threw a spanner in the works. Although the atmosphere was still pleasant shortly before the start of the match, the atmosphere in the stadium changed quickly. It is not yet clear if and when the game will start.
German supporters flocked to the Côte d’Azur to celebrate the first participation in a European main tournament since 2018. In the afternoon, images of the festive atmosphere in the center of Nice already went viral, but things turned grim shortly after the stadium doors opened. Köln fans broke out of the box and sought a confrontation with Nice supporters, after which the supporters of the home club reacted. Firecrackers were thrown and the supporters attacked each other. In addition, various French media report that a person has fallen from the stands.
?? a few #effzeh fans have arrived… ?? ___#OGCKOE #GOATdAzur pic.twitter.com/6lwAWttwh5
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) September 8, 2022
? Une véritable ambiance de chaos à l’Allianz Riviera. The violent affrontements ont eu lieu dans l’enceinte azuréenne entre supporters niçois et de Cologne. Des incidents qui devraient provoquer l’annulation de la rencontre de Ligue Europa Conference selon nos informations. pic.twitter.com/fEJh4BO72X
— RMC Sports (@RMCsport) September 8, 2022
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