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The Nice public prosecutor's office has requested prison sentences of one to two years for two OGC Nice ultras charged with violence against players Terem Moffi and Jérémie Boga. The incident occurred in November 2025 after OGC Nice's 3-1 defeat to Lorient, when over 200 supporters blocked the team bus at the training center. The two defendants, repeat offenders from the 'Populaire Sud' ultra group, were allowed onto the bus to calm the situation and convinced players to disembark. While most players passed without incident, Moffi and Boga were subjected to spitting, insults, and violent shoving. The players filed complaints, though police reported no visible injuries. Prosecutor Damien Martinelli described the event as an 'ambush' and requested two years (one year suspended) for Mohamed C., and two years with an arrest warrant for Anthony D., plus revocation of probation. The defense argued the real perpetrators remain unidentified. The Nice criminal court will deliver its verdict on September 11.
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The Nice public prosecutor's office on Wednesday requested prison sentences of one to two years for two OGC Nice ultras charged with violence against the club's players.
The two defendants, repeat offenders who held leadership roles within the "Populaire Sud" ultra group, did not personally strike any blows on the evening in question. They claimed they had acted to calm the situation. The Nice criminal court has reserved its decision until September 11.
Background of the Incident
The events occurred in November 2025, following OGC Nice's 3-1 defeat to Lorient. More than 200 supporters gathered to express their discontent upon the players' return and blocked the team bus at the entrance to the training center.
The two defendants—well known to the club's security officials—were allowed to board the bus to assure the players that the supporters only wanted to talk and that there would be no violence.
Prosecutor's Account
According to prosecutor Damien Martinelli, the violence and humiliation were confirmed. He described the incident as an "ambush" that would not have occurred without the defendants' intervention to convince the players to leave the bus.
The players walked the remaining few meters to the training center. Most passed through the line without incident. However, others were subjected to spitting, insults, and violent shoving. Attackers Terem Moffi and Jérémie Boga were particularly affected.
The two players, along with the club, filed complaints the following day. Most of the 15 police officers present that evening reported no blows—stating they would have intervened otherwise—and the two players, though psychologically affected, showed no physical injuries.
Sentences Requested
- Mohamed C.: Two years in prison, including one year to be served
- Anthony D.: Two years in prison to be served, with a warrant for arrest, plus revocation of one year of probation from a previous conviction for football-related violence
Defense Argument
Me Mathurin Lauze, lawyer for Anthony D., argued that "if there was violence, the real perpetrators have not been identified."
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