Dirty laundry tends to go out in public when you’re playing badly. And Ligue 1 team OGC Nice is no different. This time, tensions spilt over after another loss at home on Friday night.Beaten by Montpellier in front of their home crowd (1-2), Nice extended their winless streak in L1 to six consecutive matches (four losses and two draws). Unfortunately, the scorer of an own goal for Montpellier’s opener, Jean-Clair Todibo, was confronted by some supporters, causing a scene full of tensions. Rumours have spread that the 24-year-old player is unsettled on the south coast of France, and the fans have chanted that he should leave the club if he’s unhappy.Coming to meet them after the final whistle, the central defender then justified his behaviour to the media.”It got heated between a supporter and me. Nothing serious. I am someone who values respect. I am respectful in life. I don’t accept being disrespected.”Tempers flare as Jean-Clair Todibo clashes with OGC Nice Ultras post-match, with fans bluntly telling him, “If you’re unhappy, find the exit!” 🔥 #OGCNice #Todibo pic.twitter.com/bkJJZDdOwn— Manutd Addicts (@Manutd_addicts) March 8, 2024 After a good start to the season, Nice seems to be faltering in recent weeks. But after the Aiglons’ new defeat, Jean-Clair Todibo mainly regretted not being supported until the end by the supporters. The fans expressed their anger after the new underperformance of the team led by Francesco Farioli. French international Todibo was hurt by the fans’ behaviour.”I went to see the supporters after the final whistle because I am a man who takes responsibility for his actions as well as his reasons. I went to see them to talk, we did it, and it was nothing serious. I think there is also a lot of frustration on their part. This is understandable because they live vicariously through us, and they would like us to achieve something. I respect them for that. I told them we should air our dirty laundry in private and not in public within a family. The door to the training centre is open if they have anything to tell us.”🎙️Jean-Clair Todibo revient sur son accrochage avec les supporters niçois à la fin de #OGCNMHSC. pic.twitter.com/M9sl2JZ9SU— MadeInFOOT (@madeinfoot) March 8, 2024 In light of the images of tensions between Todibo and the supporters, rumours began to spread about possible racist insults against the former Barcelona defender. Team captain Dante vehemently denied these allegations after the match.”No, honestly, no. We won’t even touch that. I think our supporters are not capable of saying anything like that. I know them. I’ve been here for eight years. I can say that it didn’t happen. We shouldn’t even start talking about that. Our supporters show their frustration but do not lack respect. I will defend them to the end because I have known them for eight years.”LIGUE 1 – ROUND 25FridayNice – Montpellier 1-2 (1-2)/Boga 12 – Todibo 10 og, Savanier 42 pen/Saturday19:00 (3.30) Lorient (3.45) Olympique Lyon (2.30)23:00 (2.20) Lens (3.35) Brest (3.60)Sunday15:00: (1.42) PSG (4.60) Reims (7.50)17:00 (3.80) Strasbourg (3.60) Monaco (2.05)17:00 (2.40) Metz (3.40) Clermont (3.20)17:00 (2.90) Le Havre (3.25) Toulouse (2.70)19:05 (2.15) Lille (3.50) Rennes (3.70)22:45 (1.53) Olympique Marseille (4.10) Nantes (6.50)***odds are subject to change***
