Football Fan Invade Pitch, Attack Their Own Players As They Near Relegation

Lille fans went on rampage this weekend as they invaded the pitch and attacked their own players. In the match between their side and Montpellier, supporters of the club hopped the fences and surged towards the Lille players.

TV footage showed that some of those invading the field aimed kicks at some of their own team after the final whistle.



The match in France finished level with the scores tied at 1-1, leaving Lille one from bottom in the league table.


French officials confirmed that the incidents at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium will be looked into further.

“The LFP firmly condemns the incidents that occurred after the Lille v Montpellier game,” the League said in a statement.