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Remotely Triggered Smoke Halts Nancy–Grenoble Ligue 2 Match

Club officials plan to identify those responsible for possible stadium bans.

Overview

  • Two bursts of red smoke rose from the Grenoble away section at Stade Marcel-Picot, with roughly 15 canisters reported hidden under seats and fitted with remote triggers.
  • Local reports attribute the installation to Nancy’s 'Ultras Saturday' group with remote activation during play, and Grenoble supporters later ignited remaining devices.
  • The match was stopped for about 40 minutes before a security commission involving the prefecture, both clubs, the referee, and the delegate cleared a restart.
  • The Ligue de Football Professionnel will review the incident, and AS Nancy Lorraine says it will seek to identify individuals for potential stadium bans.
  • Additional incidents were reported, including projectiles thrown, pre-match scuffles, a steward injured by a firecracker, and the Grenoble team bus stoned, with Nancy already having played four games behind closed doors this season.