NANTES, France (AP) — Nantes said one of its supporters was seriously injured before its 1-0 win over Nice in the French league on Saturday amid reports the fan was stabbed.
Nantes posted a message of support to the fan, who was not identified. The club gave no further details.
According to L’Equipe newspaper, the fan was a member of the Brigade Loire, Nantes’ main group of diehard fans. The sports newspaper said he was stabbed close to Nantes’ stadium and was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
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