What we know about the Paris brawl involving Nice supporters ahead of French Cup final
A brawl involving OGC Nice supporters occurred in Paris ahead of the French Cup final, leading to significant police presence. Authorities arrested 65 individuals, including minors, and six people were injured during the altercation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motivations behind the clash, which may have involved pre-arranged confrontations between rival fans.
- ▪The French Cup final was deemed high risk, prompting the deployment of 2,000 police officers.
- ▪On May 21, 65 people were arrested following a brawl in Paris involving OGC Nice supporters.
- ▪Six individuals sustained injuries, with one reported as serious.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 15:38:50 +0200 |
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Screenshot from a video shared on social media, showing the brawl between supporters. In Paris, May 21, 2026. @MKEMPNY VIA X The French Cup final was classified as high risk by the authorities, with 2,000 police officers deployed for the event. On Thursday, May 21, the day before the OGC Nice-RC Lens match scheduled at Stade de France, 65 people, including four minors, were arrested after a brawl in Paris, according to the Paris prosecutor's office. Six people were injured, one seriously.
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