A fan has reportedly fallen from part of one of the stands
Nice’s Europa Conference League game with Köln is reportedly set to be called off after violent clashes between the two clubs’ supporters took place inside the Allianz Riviera Stadium.
The game was scheduled to start at 17.45 GMT, but footage circulating on social media shows supporters clashing in the stands.
RMC Sport report that fighting began when the German club’s supporters left the area of the stadium designated for away supporters, seeking out Nice fans – some of whom retaliated.
Blows were traded between supporters, with reports that one supporter fell from part of a stand amidst the trouble.
Security forces were called, using tear gas to disperse the violence.
💥 Le chaos absolu à l'Allianz Riviera avec des affrontements terribles entre supporters niçois et allemands dans les tribunes. pic.twitter.com/8EyFiltdM6
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) September 8, 2022
Les niçois répondent à la charge des allemands. pic.twitter.com/EV127Zt7OW
— Maxime Tilliette (@MaxTilliette) September 8, 2022
Ça dégénère à l'Allianz où les supporters de Cologne font le tour du stade pour en découdre avec les niçois. pic.twitter.com/LEwMs014j4
— Maxime Tilliette (@MaxTilliette) September 8, 2022
Tweets from both clubs have since confirmed that kick-off in the game has been pushed back as security forces attempt to restore a sense of calm within the stadium.
Players form both teams have also appealed to their respective sets of supporters to stop the fighting so that the game can take place.
More to follow…
