FC Nantes has published a statement this Friday morning. And this is not to congratulate the players on their good draw brought back Thursday evening from Turin against Juventus (1-1), which allows them to believe in a qualification for the knockout stages of the Europa League before the return to la Beaujoire, next Thursday.
“FC Nantes wishes to deplore the situation suffered by the supporters of the Yellow and Green, before the first leg of the Europa League this Thursday, in Turin”, writes the club. Some 2,000 Canaries fans had made the trip to Italy, and many of them stayed outside the Juventus Stadium.
“The match taking place outside, it is the rules of the local authorities which apply, with heavy constraints imposed by them and which were known to all” observes the FCN. Some Nantes supporters presented tickets that did not correspond to the identity of their holders, creating a blockage at the entrances to the stadium. Several hundred Nantes residents then found themselves stuck behind, in a climate of great tension. “The concern especially affected the members of the Loire Brigade, who remained stranded outside the enclosure.
Italian police wanted nominative tickets
According to RMC Sport, the places reserved by these ultras were in the name of the group. Outside, the Italian police demanded nominative tickets. The Team also mentions security agents who would have refused access to banners.
“FC Nantes regrets this situation, thanks the supporters for their support, and wishes them a good return to Nantes, concludes the club in its press release. See you next Thursday to try to continue this incredible adventure. “Incredible, on all levels.