Montpellier-Saint-Étienne Match Abandoned After Fan Violence and Fire in Stands

The Ligue 1 match was stopped after 57 minutes following crowd unrest, including flares thrown onto the pitch and a fire in the ultras' section.

The match between Montpellier and Saint-Étienne was halted at the 57th minute after Montpellier fans threw flares onto the pitch and started a fire in the stands.
Saint-Étienne led 2-0 despite being down to 10 players following a red card for Maxime Bernauer before halftime.
The decision to abandon the game was made after a prolonged interruption and consultations between match officials and authorities, citing safety concerns.
Montpellier's coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, expressed resignation over the team's struggles and acknowledged the club's likely relegation from Ligue 1.
Disciplinary actions are expected, potentially including a forfeit loss for Montpellier, point deductions, and extended closures of the ultras' section of the stadium.