On 30 November 2025, following a 3-1 defeat by Lorient, more than 200 supporters of OGC Nice gathered outside the club's training center to express their frustration with the players' performance. The group blocked the players' bus upon their return, and among them were Anthony D., 32, and Mohamed C., 42, both members of the "Populaire Sud" ultra group, a known fan faction associated with intense support and occasional controversy. Despite being recognized by club security, the two men were allowed to board the bus, where they assured the players that the crowd's intent was to discuss issues without violence. They claim they acted to de-escalate the situation. As the players and staff attempted to enter the training center, they faced a hostile crowd. Many supporters wore hoods and some players were subjected to spitting, verbal abuse, and physical shoves. Terem Moffi and Jérémie Boga, two of the affected players, later filed complaints, stating they had been placed on work stoppage due to the incident. They reported being subjected to punches, kicks, and racist insults, though no physical injuries were observed. Prosecutors had initially sought prison sentences for both men—two years for Mohamed C. with one year in custody, and two years for Anthony D. with a detention order. They also sought to revoke one year of conditional release for Mohamed C. related to a previous football-related conviction. However, the two men were ultimately acquitted on charges of "association of wrongdoers" and "violence against players," as the court found no evidence of their involvement in the violence. Lawyer Me Rudy Cohen, representing Mohamed C., stated that the court's decision was influenced by the testimony of 13 of the 15 police officers present that evening, who confirmed no violence occurred. He noted that the players' psychological distress was acknowledged, but no physical injuries were found. However, the prosecutors argued that the violence and humiliation were proven, calling it an "ambush" orchestrated by the two men. The defense countered that condemning the men would discourage dialogue with aggressive supporters and that the players had not been heard by the police as requested. Both players left OGC Nice after the incident, with Moffi joining Juventus Turin and Boga moving to Hamburg.