After condemning from the final whistle on Wednesday”with the greatest firmness” the controversial song of some of its supporters, the club has since been considering the measures and sanctions to be taken to mark the occasion. In a press release published this Friday evening, OGC Nice announces the stadium ban of the “capo” who moderated the podium on Wednesday. A measure which takes effect this weekend against Lille, even if the capo in question has retired on his own and did not intend to go to the stadium this Saturday.
Several complaints filed
“This in-depth work will continue in the coming days, in particular during the investigation carried out by our services and the authorities following the complaints filed,“writes OGC Nice in this press release, which recalls through the voice of its president Jean-Pierre Rivère that the club has already reinforced its security since the incidents against OM at the start of the season and intends to sanction”those who harm OGC Nice, its public and its image“.
A tribute to Sala in the 9th minute
In addition, the club encourages Red and Black supporters to pay tribute “in the most vibrant way in the memory of Emiliano Sala, in the 9th minute of the match as he knew how to do after his tragic disappearance in 2019.” A tribute requested by the mayor Christian Estrosi and approved this Friday by Christophe Galtier.
As a reminder, on Wednesday evening, some of the supporters of the south bend stood out by diverting a tribute song to Emiliano Sala and by smearing the memory of the former FC Nantes striker, who tragically disappeared after a plane crash.