Relief for Nantes supporters. Sentenced to a fine of 50,000 euros and the closure of the Loire stand of the Beaujoire stadium by the UEFA Disciplinary Committee after the use of numerous fireworks during the reception of Qarabag in the League Europa, FC Nantes had appealed.
Meeting on Monday, the appeal committee of UEFA finally matched the closure of the Loire stand with a reprieve. As a result, the bend with a capacity of 6,500 seats, the very one that hosts the noisy Nantes kop of the Loire Brigade, will be open on February 23 for the round of 16 of the European Cup against Juventus in Turin. . The fine imposed on the club was upheld.
FC Nantes is “delighted to be able to fully welcome its supporters and share this beautiful event with them”. The ticket office for this highly anticipated meeting will open on Wednesday with priority given to associations and groups of supporters. Subscribers will be able to buy their place from January 6th. As for the general public, it will be necessary to wait until January 16.