2023-12-04 17:21:12
18:25
An investigation opened against Nantes fans
In parallel with the proceedings against the two VTC drivers, justice confirmed the opening of an investigation against Nantes supporters for the attack “in a meeting” with a “weapon” and in the form of an ambush of vehicles transporting the people of Nice and leading to material damage and aggravated destruction.
18:23
The main suspect denies extortion against the people of Nice
Already accused of the murder of a Nantes supporter, the first VTC driver incriminated denied having extorted money from the people of Nice. After taking them back to their hotel, they spontaneously offered to pay for the damage to his vehicle.
“The person concerned heard about the facts of extortion of money for the damage to his car: he disputes them by indicating that it was spontaneously, voluntarily and without coercion that the Nice supporters gave him the sum of around €1,000 “, in the words of prosecutor Renaud Gaudeul to the press this Monday.
18:21
Two VTC drivers incriminated
The prosecutor, cited by West Franceconfirmed the involvement of two VTC drivers.
“For the first author of the facts, his indictment for intentional homicide and extortion with a weapon was requested, as well as his placement in pre-trial detention. As for the second author, he is indicted for willful violence and alteration and suppression of evidence, in the desire to obstruct the manifestation of the truth.”
18:20
Damage to the lungs and aorta which led to the death of the Nantes supporter
Carried out this Monday, the victim’s autopsy confirmed that it was the injury to the left shoulder and thorax that caused “lung damage” and “severed the aorta”.
It was therefore indeed knife wounds which proved fatal during the incident.
18:15
The alleged murderer already known to the police and sentenced to prison
The VTC driver accused of carrying out the fatal blows was already known to the police and had already been convicted in a drug case.
“The main author, a VTC driver, aged 35, has four mentions in his record, notably for drug trafficking,” according to the public prosecutor whose remarks were transcribed by Oues-France. “He was sentenced to prison for drug trafficking.”
18:12
Video of incident found
Renaud Gaudeul continued his speech with some big information. During a search of the second incriminated VTC driver, investigators found a memory card with video of the incidents. According to the prosecutor, we see the potentially fatal blows to the Nantes supporter.
“During the search, we found the memory card with the images that interested us. They give a fairly precise description of the scene,” said the representative of the public authorities cited by West France. “This makes it possible to highlight the blows carried out, apparently with a telescopic baton, by the driver of this second VTC. These images make it possible to determine, while the VTC vehicle is attacked, that the driver is brandishing a weapon white. He would have pushed the attacker away, would have fallen to the ground. Then on the ground, he would have made a first stab. This supporter would have gotten up, would have tried to flee and would have been hit with a second stab.”
18:07
Another VTC driver suspected of having deleted a video of the incident
Investigators found traces of the other VTC drivers in the procession. One of them presented himself at the police station but the video of the incidents which should have been available had been deleted, which led to his placement in police custody since Sunday.
“The other VTC drivers have been identified, including an individual who presented himself at the police station on Sunday afternoon. His vehicle was equipped with a video system, but he could not find the videos,” continued the public prosecutor. in front of the press according to information relayed by Ouest-France. “He realizes that the videos have been deleted, which justifies his placement in police custody for alteration, suppression of evidence with the intention of obstructing the manifestation of the truth in the context of a criminal investigation.”
18:03
The driver accused of extortion by the people of Nice and allegedly denied owning the knife
The Nantes public prosecutor then detailed the account given by several witnesses.
“They describe the scene and specify that following the events, the driver took the direction of their hotel at their request. He told them that he had hit one of the Nantes supporters with a knife,” said chained Renaud Gaudeul cited by West France. “He did not say that it was he who was in possession of this knife, but when his vehicle was attacked, he managed to seize the knife from a Nantes supporter and allegedly made circular blows with.”
And according to witnesses, the driver told them that it was “not impossible that he could have injured a supporter with this maneuver. Also, shortly before arriving at their hotel, the driver asked them to pay him several hundred euros to cover the damage to his vehicle.”
17:59
The prosecutor confirms “armed extortion” of the VTC driver on Nice fans
In addition to the possible fatalities, the VTC driver is suspected of having extorted money from his passengers. Three of them, Nice supporters, were found during the investigation.
“The person concerned was placed in police custody for intentional homicide and extortion with a weapon,” confirmed Renaud Gaudeul in comments relayed by Ouest-France. “The investigations made it possible to find the trace of the three OGC Nice supporters who were in his vehicle, they had returned to their hotel.”
17:49
The victim has “two wounds on his back” according to the prosecutor
“Quite quickly in view of the first testimonies, the investigations are oriented towards a VTC driver, who could be at the origin of these blows which will prove to be fatal”, further indicated the public prosecutor of Nantes cited by West France. “In view of the first examinations, the individual has two wounds on his back: one on the shoulder and one on the thorax.”
17:45
The Nantes prosecutor’s conference begins, the main suspect referred
The Nantes public prosecutor begins his speech and announces the referral of the main suspect, namely the VTC driver.
“Regarding the homicide on Saturday evening on the outskirts of Beaujoire, before the meeting: after 36 hours of investigation, we are proceeding with the referral,” indicated Renaud Gaudeul in the words relayed by Ouest-France. “An investigation is opened on charges of intentional homicide, extortion with a weapon, and alteration, destruction of evidence, in order to obstruct the manifestation of the truth.”
17:29
The Nantes public prosecutor will speak after the death of a supporter
The Nantes public prosecutor will speak to the press in a few minutes. Renaud Gaudeul will speak to journalists to reveal the latest elements of the investigation.
Saturday, on the sidelines of the match against Nice at La Beaujoire, a Nantes supporter died after being stabbed. A VTC driver, whose vehicle carrying Nice fans was attacked, is suspected of being the perpetrator of the fatal shots and had been in police custody since Sunday morning.
14:21
Ajaccio, Marseille, Montpellier… Before the death of a supporter in Nantes, a start to the season marked by violence
Violence in football is dangerously increasing. Before the tragic death of a Nantes supporter, stabbed on Saturday near the Beaujoire stadium before the Nantes-Nice match, the Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons had already been marked by serious incidents such as the stones being thrown at buses. of Olympique Lyonnais in Marseille and that of Brest supporters a week ago in Montpellier.
The article can be read here >> Ajaccio, Marseille, Montpellier… Before the death of a supporter in Nantes, a start to the season marked by violence
14:09
For the president of the UNFP, players are increasingly worried about violence in football
Interviewed Monday by RMC Sport, Philippe Piat, president of the National Union of Professional Footballers, believes that the situation “is getting worse day by day” regarding acts of violence in the world of football. According to the boss of the main professional players’ union, it is increasingly worrying L1 and L2 players: “Before it happened in places that were hot, so we knew when we went to play that there were risks. But now , the risks are everywhere, deplores the boss of the UNFP. Sometimes there are derbies which can cultivate resentment, animosities… But now it is almost everywhere, even in places where before there was no problems.” Philippe Piat also shares the fear of the Lyon players, expected in Marseille on Wednesday to play the match postponed due to the stones in their bus: “In any case, it is certain that they will be worried and that could affect the progress of the match. This is what is worrying and which must now be eradicated. It is getting worse and worse.”
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13:46
“Goals? Not at all, I set myself day by day,” explains Pierre Sage
“Goals? Not at all, I set myself day by day with the idea of preparing as best as possible for the Marseille match. It’s just a matter of playing better to be competitive. The best way to secure the approach is to play football well.”
Pierre Sage’s press conference is over.
13:44
“Super sad” for supporters in case of travel ban
“It’s a preventative measure but I’m also super sad because a football match only takes place for the fans. People go to work all week and if, when we go to the stadium, it’s in the same vein, it’s not good. Our goal is to make people happy.”
13:42
“I’m very impatient,” says Sage
“It’s not the fact of having had this position that made the ideas come. Whether I coach little ones or adults, I want the team to play football and for the players to gain strength. pleasure. My ideas are present but always pass through a filter, that of the context. Having seen all of the team’s matches, I had a good idea of what the context was. The two things went well together on a match. It’s important to say that we only played one match, we shouldn’t draw lessons. We just have to wait for the next one and confirm.”
“I’m very impatient. It’s not a fear of saying to yourself we can lose something that you’ve done well. It’s saying to yourself: ‘no, we’d better do better.’
13:42
“Promises became proof”, which unlocked the players in Lens
“The freedom to make decisions, to enjoy playing together, to coordinate in situations to cause problems for the opponent. A situation in Lens did not come to fruition: Alex (Lacazette)’s volley on the cross from Diego Moreira. We realize that it’s a very high level situation. The players are capable of doing that and I didn’t teach Alex Lacazette to do a reversal of play on a half-volley. I I’ve never spoken to him about that in my life, it’s a good thing he has it in stock.”
“The players, from the moment they have the flame and a desire to do it together, they are capable of doing it together. Since Saturday, they have become aware of that, they have confidence in themselves, in their partners and in the team.”
“We didn’t have time to heal our heads, we simply decided to play in a certain way together. The first two, three minutes – after 1’30”, we had this action with the Clinton Mata’s cross and Diego Moreira’s header – allowed us to experience the match in this way. What had been decided together was carried out after a minute and a half and put the team on the right track. They realized that promises became proof. They are aware that this can happen.”
13:40
Injured, Tolisso will accompany the group to “give strength”
I am very satisfied with their performance, just like those who did not return but who trained the next day. This is a positive sign that they are part of the adventure. Players who are not in the squad want to come to Marseille to give maximum energy on the pitch and around the team.”
“Tolisso’s return is not far away, he is one of the players who wants to be associated with the team even if he does not play. He will be in Marseille to give strength.”
13:37
“It’s very good to play Marseille now,” said Pierre Sage
“It’s very good to play this team now because these are big matches. It’s very good against a high-level opponent. The idea is to go and challenge them at home. It’s a special context, We are quite surprised to play this match in these conditions but we are not going to victimize ourselves.”
13:34
“The players had a form of pleasure”
“The players took a form of pleasure. The desire to return there is there and the idea is that each match is an opportunity for them to put that back in place. We have taken a step forward but the idea is to do others. We are here to save the situation that is ours. At some point, we will have to transform into something effective to score points.”
13:31
“Marseille offers different possibilities from Lens”
“Lens offered certain possibilities, Marseille offers other different ones.”
13:30
Wise on the more liberated workforce in Lens
“It came down to freeing them, being able to play with decisions that are theirs in certain situations.”
“We targeted elements in relation to the adversary we meet. It is their decision to do it or not. They put it into practice collectively.”
13:28
Sage’s instructions in Marseille
“When we have the ball, continue to attack the opponent by manipulating them like in Lens.”
13:27
Pierre Sage on his first match in Lens
“We had three objectives which were rather well fulfilled despite the result. The value of this match lies in the next one. In Marseille, we have a duty to confirm the good performance in Lens in the game but without the result. We have to play and win.”
13:17
It’s over for Clinton Mata, room for Pierre Sage
The coach is expected in a few moments.
13:17
“It was a shock,” admits Mata about the stone crushing of the bus
“It was hard for me, it was a shock. I had never experienced that, we are there to play football not to get stoned by bricks. People around me asked me how I “I was fine. It’s better, I’m not saying that I had to see a psychologist or a mental coach. I think it’s harder for young players who have never experienced this kind of thing.”
13:15
David Friio’s speech before Lens
“He talked to us about the situation before the match and told us to give it our all.”
13:14
Mata on the many changes of coaches
“These things happen. Our role is to adapt and get to work. At the top, we don’t decide anything.”
Do players have any say in whether Pierre Sage continues? “Maybe the leaders will come and talk to certain executives but it is the leaders who will make the final decision. For the moment, we feel very good.”
13:12
Clinton Mata’s praise for Jake O’Brien
“Everyone makes mistakes. Jake is a very calm, tall, powerful player. He will have a very bright future if he continues like this. He is very reserved but is opening up more and more.”
13:10
Clinton Mata does not fear the reception at the Vélodrome
“It’s part of football that the supporters boo the players. We will ignore it to try to win this important match for us and the supporters.”
13:09
Mata admits to having “fears” of returning to Marseille
“It’s a delicate situation, we didn’t think we’d play this match again and especially as if nothing had happened on the 29th. There was still damage with our former coach, the bus.”
“There is a little fear. We were promised that there would be security.”
13:08
“It’s time to strike a big blow”: Vincent Labrune says he is in favor of bans on fan travel
Contacted by RMC Sport this Monday, a year and a half after making unfortunately premonitory remarks on June 18, 2022 during a general assembly of the 3F in Nice, on the problems of violence observed in French football, Vincent Labrune fully supports Amélie Oudéa-Castera’s position. At the microphone of France Inter this Monday morning, and while reacting to the death of a supporter on the sidelines of the Nantes-Nice match last Saturday, the Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra firmly supported the ban on movement of supporters when a match “presents a risk”, as was the case at Beaujoire.
“As a preamble I would like to say that the phenomena of violence which have hit our society hard in recent times are not the exclusive prerogative of football,” Vincent Labrune first insisted. “We must call a spade a spade: There is a fundamental problem in our society which goes well beyond that unfortunately. We see it every day with fear. However, we must take our share of responsibility in the field of competence which is ours, that is a certainty And that’s why I totally support the words of the Minister of Sports, both on the fact that the problems of violence around football are not specific to France, you just have to look closely what is happening among our neighbors to be convinced, and both on the fact that we must take radical measures in the environment of our sport to allow fans and families to come freely to a spectacle which must remain a party above all.”
“It is a job, I keep saying it, which must involve us all with the greatest energy: the world of football in its entirety, but also the State in its noblest dimension which is to ensure the safety of our fellow citizens. And the best way to restore the situation in the short term in our sport is already, as Amélie Oudéa-Castéra says, to prohibit the travel of supporters who are directly (or indirectly) at the origin of the majority of disturbances to public order and now of the tragedies that we encounter. It’s time to strike a big blow and show that together we are strong and that we can resolve things.”
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13:07
Mata welcomes the coach’s “very clear speech”
“The coach was very clear at the tactical level but also very effective in terms of what we had to develop on the pitch. We demonstrated this in the match by applying what the coach said.”
13:06
Lacazette’s mobilizing speech before Lens
“Alex (Lacazette) spoke well before the match, motivating the troops. We entered the field telling ourselves that we were going to give our lives.”
13:05
Clinton Mata: “In Lens, we showed all our qualities”
“In the situation we are in, we should not be calm but in Lens, we showed all our qualities. We played without complexes or stress.”
13:02
OL: follow the conference of Clinton Mata and Pierre Sage before OM
Clinton Mata and Pierre Sage will be at a press conference this Monday from 1 p.m. two days before the trip to Marseille, Wednesday (9 p.m., late match of the 10th day of L1).
11:57
OM: “Football must be a party”, recalls Gattuso
“Football must be a celebration,” Marseille coach Gennaro Gattuso recalled on Sunday, the day after the death of a Nantes supporter and while OM must host Lyon on Wednesday for a match postponed after serious incidents and the stone crushing of the Lyon bus at the end of October. “It will be a complicated match. Lyon has valuable players, even if they are in a very negative moment,” said Gattuso first.
>> Gattuso’s statements here
“Above all, I hope that nothing negative happens and that it will be a day of celebration. We want to show a little joy to our supporters. I hope that we will talk about this match in a positive way. Usually when we talk about Marseille we always say that it’s a terrible place even though we live very well here. Something incredible happened again in Nantes. Football should be a celebration and the stadium a place where children and families can come.”
11:56
Late match schedule
Wednesday December 6, 2023
9 p.m.: OM – OL (10th day, Amazon Prime Video)
Thursday December 7, 2023
8:30 p.m.: Brest – Strasbourg (12th day, Amazon Prime Video)
11:54
Hello everyone
After the 14th day ended on Sunday with OM’s lackluster victory against Rennes (2-0), Ligue 1 is updating its calendar this week by making up its last two late matches.
It will begin on Wednesday (9 p.m.) with the clash of the 10th day between OM and OL. Initially scheduled for October 29, the match was canceled and then postponed after the violent attack on the bus of Lyon players and staff near the Vélodrome. Fabio Grosso, then coach dismissed from his duties last week, was seriously injured in the face during this stone attack. The Italian had to have 12 stitches installed and received a total incapacity for work (ITT) of 30 days. His deputy Raffaele Longo was also affected.
The Brest-Strasbourg match, scheduled for Thursday (8:30 p.m., 12th day), had been postponed due to storm Ciaran which had blown over Brittany in the days preceding kick-off (scheduled for November 12 at 1 p.m.).
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