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Nice Ultras Deny Violence, Announce Boycott as Prosecutor Opens Inquiry

Prosecutors must reconcile player complaints with an ultras denial that cites police noting no targeted violence.

Overview

  • OGC Nice players and staff reported insults and physical attacks outside the training center, with two players filing complaints.
  • Ultra Populaire Sud Nice issued a statement denying any physical assaults and saying the gathering was not organized by the group.
  • The ultras announced a boycott of upcoming matches, declaring that trust with the squad is broken.
  • A prefecture official said police on the night reported no targeted violence, no injuries and no emergency interventions at the scene.
  • The Nice prosecutor’s office has opened a judicial inquiry, while coaches and figures across Ligue 1 condemned the confrontations and urged action.