PARIS — A shocked French sporting world has unanimously condemned “unacceptable” acts of fan violence targeting Nice players and staff after another defeat by the Riviera side over the weekend.

After a sixth consecutive loss across all competitions on Sunday — 3-1 at Lorient in Ligue 1 — Nice players were confronted by a large number of their supporters when they returned to the club's training and academy center.

Players and staff were reportedly assaulted and fans shouted insults and demanded greater commitment from the squad.

Nice prosecutor Damien Martinelli said on Tuesday that two players, whom he did not identify, filed a complaint. An investigation has been opened for aggravated assault, participation in a group preparing acts of violence or vandalism, and failure to prevent an

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