Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Olympique Lyonnais v Stade Rennes - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - September 19, 2026 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Ligue 1 clash briefly halted after Lyon fans unveil offensive banner

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LYON, France, Sept 19 : Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between hosts Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Rennais was disrupted after Lyon fans displayed an offensive banner directed at their rivals St Etienne.

Lyon were leading 2-0 through two goals from Ernest Nuamah when the banner was unveiled, prompting officials to suspend the match briefly before play resumed.

Source: Reuters

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