Scenes of chaos in Ligue 1
Already assured of going down to Ligue 2, 13 years to the day after their rise to the elite, Vahid Halilhodzic’s men hosted Toulouse for a final match without any sporting issues. But the meeting only lasted 20 minutes before an invasion of the field and scenes that we don’t like to see on a football field. Numerous supporters – some of whom were hooded and armed with iron bars – entered the pitch, accompanied by jets of smoke, causing the immediate interruption of the match and great tension around the pitch. And unfortunately it is not only in Nantes that the situation has degenerated, it is also the case in Nice. After a 0-0 draw combined with the success of Auxerre on the Lille pitch, it is the Aiglons who will challenge Saint-Étienne just a few days after the Coupe de France final scheduled for Friday against Lens. And as in Nantes, the Gym ultras invaded the pitch at the final whistle to express their discontent before the situation was brought under control by the police.
Antoine Griezmann’s moving farewell
In Spain, there is only one for Antoine Griezmann who said goodbye to AtlĂ©tico after an anecdotal 1-0 success against Girona. “Thank you so much”placard A.S. after an emotional farewell ceremony. Accompanied by his children as he entered the field, the 2018 World Champion was greeted with an ovation from Wanda Metropolitano who only had eyes for his legend. Fourth colchonero to reach the 500-game mark and top scorer in the club’s history with 212 goals, it’s a page in AtlĂ©tico’s history which closed last night with the departure of Grizou. In tears during his farewell speech, the Frenchman notably asked the rojiblancos supporters for forgiveness for having joined FC Barcelona, ​​declaring that he had made a mistake before turning back and returning to AtlĂ©tico. It was then followed by long tribute speeches delivered by his emblematic teammates, from Diego Godin to Koke to Fernando Torres, in a moment full of emotion. One thing is certain, AtlĂ©tico supporters are not about to forget Antoine Griezmann.
Neymar involved in a ludicrous scene
In Brazil, a ludicrous scene involved former Parisian Neymar during Santos’ match against Coritiba. While the latter was being treated on the sidelines for a calf injury, the referee made a mistake in thinking that Neymar should give up his place. Neymar then rushed to grab and brandish the official change sheet in front of the television cameras before insulting the refereeing body. Perhaps the Brazilian will be talked about this Monday as well, but for another reason. Indeed, Carlo Ancelotti will deliver his final list for the World Cup and doubt surrounding the presence of Neymar looms a few hours before the verdict.
