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Ligue 1 contest between Nantes and Toulouse abandoned due to pitch invasion

The players ran into their dressing rooms as riot police quelled ‌the protest, before referee Stephanie ⁠Frappart called ‌off the game, which is the last ​of the season for both sides.

"The decision to permanently stop ​the match has been made for security reasons," she said.

Fans broke ⁠through barricades ​and entered the playing area at the Stade de la Beaujoire, with police initially unable to stop them ‌before they were forced into a retreat.

Several fans appeared to target Nantes coach Vahid Halilhodzic, who was in the dug-out for the last time, having already said he would end his 33-year coaching career after the match.

Before Sunday's final ‌league fixture, relegated Nantes had ​won five of their 33 league ‌matches. Their dismal campaign left them languishing second from bottom in the standings. Toulouse are in mid-table and have nothing to ⁠play for on ⁠the final ‌day.

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