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Investigations launched into fan violence at French game

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Nice supporters beat a FC Koln supporters during clashes prior to the start of the Europa Conference League Group D match between Nice and FC Koln at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

The public prosecutors' office in Nice launched investigations into the violence that marred a Europa Conference League match and left 32 people injured.

The start of Thursday's match between Nice and Cologne was delayed by about an hour because of fights among supporters in the stands at Allianz Riviera stadium. The game ended 1-1.

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