OGC Nice supporters unleashed a torrent of abusive chants during the home match against Marseille on Sunday, marking the end of the 19th day of Ligue 1. The match was temporarily interrupted following an announcement from the stadium grounds. stadium.
The offensive chants escalated as the Ultras of the Populaire Sud section targeted Marseille player Neal Maupay, focusing particularly on personal insults. Maupay, a former Nice player who began his professional career with the club in 2012, was the main object of public scorn, who also attacked his mother. “Neal Maupay’s mother is a big bitch,” the supporters chanted even before kick-off. Maupay’s name was greeted with whistles when the composition of the Marseille team was announced.
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Maupay has never hesitated to engage in teasing and asserts this aspect of his personality. “Some footballers, once they become famous, lose contact with themselves because they feel scrutinized and observed… I enjoy teasing and throwing barbs like supporters do, whether it’s either on Twitter or elsewhere I stay true to myself I did this before football, and I will continue after,” he said at a recent press conference.
-In addition to the chants directed against Maupay, Nice fans continued their avalanche of insults towards the Marseille team throughout the first half. Notable chants included phrases like “The good mother is a slut” and “Marseille, we fuck you”, resonating throughout the Allianz Riviera. Referee Eric Wattellier briefly stopped play before the announcer urged the fans to stop their chants. However, these reminders proved ineffective, as the abusive chants persisted until halftime.
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