The defeat against Nantes (0-1) in the Coupe de France final was not digested by some of the supporters of OGC Nice.
During the reception of ASSE, during the 35th day, some of them hijacked the song in tribute to Emiliano Sala, Nantes star, in the ninth minute of play… The former number 9 of FC Nantes died in January 2019 from a plane crash, the latter crashing and disappearing in the English Channel when it was to engage with Cardiff.
"
He's an Argentinian, who doesn't let go, Emiliano Sala, Emiliano Sala
" has been replaced by "
He's an Argentinian, who doesn't swim well, Emiliano under water, Emiliano under water
"… Songs insulting words coming from the Popular South tribune of the Allianz Riviera.
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OGC Nice condemned "
with the greatest firmness
" Wednesday evening the singing of its supporters.
From now on, the League will look into this file.
“
OGC Nice condemns in the strongest terms the song about Emiliano Sala heard on Wednesday evening at the Allianz Riviera
,” the Nice club said in a statement after Les Aiglons' 4-2 victory against France. AS Saint-Etienne in a late match of the 36th day of Ligue 1 football.
"
The club in no way recognizes its values or those of the entire red and black family in this unthinkable and abject provocation of a minority of its supporters
", continued the club, bringing "
its support to the family and to those close to Emiliano Sala
".
The Nice public also hurled insults at Stéphanie Frappart, the referee of this final, guilty in their eyes of having awarded an imaginary penalty to the Nantes Canaries.
