The Disciplinary Commission confirmed a sanction against the FC Nantes Loire stand following the mass use of pyrotechnics during their defeat against Dunkerque.
FC Nantes faces a new disciplinary sanction from the Professional Football League’s Disciplinary Commission. This decision follows incidents during the Ligue 2 match pitting the Canaries against FC Dunkerque on October 17. The club lost that encounter 3-2.
The primary infraction cited concerns the mass use of pyrotechnics in the Loire stand. Authorities deemed these actions incompatible with the security and public order rules applicable to professional competitions. Such behavior automatically triggers monetary and restrictive measures.
Consequently, the club will be banned from selling tickets for two consecutive Ligue 2 matches in this specific stand. This sales ban aims to reduce the seating capacity of the implicated sector to limit the risk of new riots or vandalism. The objective is to deter those responsible for such acts by restricting access to this area of the Stade de la Beaujoire.
It should be noted that this sanction adds to a history of recidivism for this supporters' section. Similar measures had been applied in the past due to public order disturbances or throwing of objects. The commission thus reiterates the importance of respecting stadium facilities and ensuring the safety of players, referees, officials, and other spectators.
For the Nantes club, this situation complicates the administrative and financial management of the spectacle. In addition to losses linked to compensation and the maintenance of potential damages, the ticket sales ban represents a significant revenue loss. Managing the supporters' group remains a major challenge for the management committee, which must find a balance between the passion of the fanbase and the strict requirements of professional football.
The primary infraction cited concerns the mass use of pyrotechnics in the Loire stand. Authorities deemed these actions incompatible with the security and public order rules applicable to professional competitions. Such behavior automatically triggers monetary and restrictive measures.
Consequently, the club will be banned from selling tickets for two consecutive Ligue 2 matches in this specific stand. This sales ban aims to reduce the seating capacity of the implicated sector to limit the risk of new riots or vandalism. The objective is to deter those responsible for such acts by restricting access to this area of the Stade de la Beaujoire.
It should be noted that this sanction adds to a history of recidivism for this supporters' section. Similar measures had been applied in the past due to public order disturbances or throwing of objects. The commission thus reiterates the importance of respecting stadium facilities and ensuring the safety of players, referees, officials, and other spectators.
For the Nantes club, this situation complicates the administrative and financial management of the spectacle. In addition to losses linked to compensation and the maintenance of potential damages, the ticket sales ban represents a significant revenue loss. Managing the supporters' group remains a major challenge for the management committee, which must find a balance between the passion of the fanbase and the strict requirements of professional football.
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Source: Ouest-France