Nice fans' fury boils over: Players attacked after sixth straight loss

Nice and the French League have condemned “unacceptable” acts of fan violence after players and staff were attacked following another disappointing performance by the Riviera side over the weekend.

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After suffering a sixth consecutive loss across all competitions on Sunday - 3-1 at Lorient in Ligue 1Nice players were confronted by a large number of their supporters when they returned to the club's training and academy center.

Fans shouted insults and demanded greater commitment from the squad as tensions escalated, with reports that some supporters even boarded the team bus.

"The club understands the frustration caused by the series of poor results and performances that fall short of its values," Nice said in a statement late Monday.