Fans of the relegated team stormed the pitch and beat the coach.

Fans of the relegated team stormed the pitch and beat the coach.

17.05.2026 23:20

In the final week of France's Ligue 1, Nantes fans, whose team's relegation had already been confirmed, entered the pitch during the match against Toulouse, causing the game to be called off. Police and military intervened against the hundreds of Nantes fans who invaded the field. Nantes head coach Vahid Halilhodzic clashed with the fans who entered the pitch. It was reported that the experienced coach was assaulted.

Nantes fans, whose team was already relegated from France Ligue 1, caused terror in the final match against Toulouse. 

HUNDREDS OF FANS INVADE THE PITCH 

During the first half of the match, hundreds of Nantes fans, unable to control their anger, stormed onto the pitch. Carrying flares, they ran across the field, targeting the players and coaching staff. The players and referees fled from the charging fans and headed straight to the locker room. 

POLICE AND SOLDIERS INTERVENE 

As the situation escalated, police and military forces stationed at the stadium entered the pitch and took strong action against the fans. The match was canceled by the referee. 

HEAD COACH FIGHTS

According to reports in the French press, Nantes head coach Vahid Halilhodzic had a physical altercation with the angry fans who entered the pitch. It was reported that the experienced coach was assaulted. 

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