Paris police arrest brawling Nice fans ahead of French Cup final, relegation showdown

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Dozens of OGC Nice fans were arrested in Paris after a violent brawl broke out ahead of the French Cup final against Lens. The incident has further marred a difficult season for Nice, who are facing relegation and must win a two-legged play-off to remain in Ligue 1. The French Cup final has been labelled as high-risk due to the animosity between Nice and Paris Saint-Germain supporters.

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▪Sixty-five people were taken into police custody after the brawl, with six people injured, including one seriously.
▪The violent clashes involved knives and broken bottles, with some victims being bystanders unconnected to the football fan scene.
▪Nice must win a two-legged play-off against Saint-Etienne to remain in Ligue 1, with the home leg to be played behind closed doors as a punishment for a previous pitch invasion.

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▪ What we know about the Paris brawl involving Nice supporters ahead of French Cup final — Le Monde (EN)

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Advertising Home Sport Paris police arrest brawling Nice fans ahead of French Cup final, relegation showdown Sport Dozens of people were detained overnight in the French capital after a violent brawl involving fans of OGC Nice, further blemishing a torrid season for the Riviera team who face Lens in the French Cup final on Friday and must win a two-legged play-off next week to remain in Ligue 1. Issued on: 22/05/2026 - 11:48 4 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 Police say six people were injured, including one seriously, in the overnight clashes. © Nicolas Garriga, AP file photo Sixty-five people were taken into police custody after a huge brawl broke out late on Thursday in Paris involving supporters of OGC Nice, which left six people injured, including one seriously.

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