Franck Haise’s Powerful Response to Player Assaults: A Call for Change in Sports Safety

OGC Nice is experiencing turbulent days marked by poor performance and chaotic incidents involving player assaults, not by supporters. Although Franck Haise seemed ready to leave, he has now opted to stay. In a detailed interview with L’Equipe, he explained his decision and confirmed the violence experienced by his players, despite police reports and Mayor Christian Estrosi denying any assaults on Boga and Moffi.

“We can’t ignore what happened. When I hear it wasn’t serious… Some players were indeed attacked. We don’t casually have five and seven days of medical leave. The sporting director was assaulted and spat upon; don’t tell me that didn’t happen. Responsibility should be taken, and it hasn’t been. I hope things will genuinely change someday. Even those who weren’t hit are shocked. The players can’t comprehend it. What would have happened if someone had reacted? Some came wearing masks, with petanque balls… Were they there to play petanque?”