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Nice's Youcef Atal has won 31 caps for Algeria

Nice suspend Atal over alleged social media post

French club Nice have suspended defender Youcef Atal after the Algeria defender allegedly posted a video on social media relating to the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

Soccer • 18 Oct 23

Barkley made 100 appearances for Chelsea

Barkley the latest former PL player to join Nice

Ross Barkley has joined Nice just six days after leaving Chelsea by mutual consent.

Soccer • 04 Sep 22

Marseille's Dimitri Payet (L) reacts as players stop a fan (R) invading the pitch

Nice & Marseilles summoned to disciplinary hearing

Nice and Olympique de Marseille have been summoned to a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after their weekend Ligue 1 match had to be abandoned due to crowd trouble, the French professional league (LFP) said on Monday.

Soccer • 23 Aug 21

Nice v Marseille was abandoned after major crowd trouble

Nice v Marseille abandoned after crowd trouble

The Ligue 1 clash between Nice and Olympique Marseille was suspended in the second half due to serious crowd trouble on Sunday after Marseille players clashed with home fans who pelted them with missiles and came onto the pitch.

Soccer • 23 Aug 21

Primoz Roglic and Sam Bennett sporting the Yellow and Green jerseys respectively

Mayor wants cancellation of planned Paris-Nice finale

The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, has called for the cancellation of Sunday's final stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race in its current form amid Covid-19 restrictions in the southern French city. Ireland's Sam Bennett is among the competitors in this year's race.

Cycling • 11 Mar 21

Nice dispense with the services of Patrick Vieira

Patrick Vieira has been sacked as head coach of Nice, the Ligue 1 club have announced.

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

Lamine Diaby Fadiga (L, black and red shirt) in action for Nice

Nice sack striker for stealing team-mate's €70k watch

Nice have sacked striker Lamine Diaby Fadiga after he admitted stealing team-mate Kasper Dolberg's watch from the first team dressing room.

Soccer • 01 Oct 19

Marseille defender Jordan Amavi (R) argues with the referee over the awarding of a penalty kick during the derby clash with Nice

Ligue 1 clash halted after homophobic banners unfurled

A Ligue 1 derby between Nice and Olympique Marseille was interrupted for several minutes on Wednesday over the display of banners with homophobic connotations.

Soccer • 28 Aug 19

Patrick Vieira is heading back to his native France

Patrick Vieira leaves New York & takes reins at Nice

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new manager of Ligue 1 outfit Nice.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Jorginho celebrates after scoring for Napoli

Champions League review: Wins for Sevilla and Napoli

Sevilla and Olympiakos both won while Nice endured a miserable return to the Champions League after having two men sent off in defeat at Napoli.

Soccer • 16 Aug 17

Mario Balotelli (L) and his French team mate Alassane Plea

Balotelli's racism claims backed up by teammate

Nice midfielder Alassane Plea has said he heard racist abuse being directed at team-mate Mario Balotelli during his side's 1-1 draw away to Bastia on Friday night.

Soccer • 22 Jan 17