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Ref halts Nice-Marseille over anti-gay banners

The Ligue 1 game between Nice and Marseille was halted for several minutes during the first half on Wednesday after the home fans unfurled two banners with anti-gay messages. One banner referred to Tuesday's takeover of Nice by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, Britain's richest man who is the owner of chemicals giant Ineos. The banner displayed a play on words referring to the fact Ratcliffe also owns the Team Ineos cycling. Another banner at the Allianz Riviera criticised French league authorities...

 

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