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Nice vs. Marseille Suspended After Fans Throw Bottles at Dimitri Payet, Invade Pitch

Sunday's Ligue 1 match between Nice and Marseille was halted in the 76th minute after supporters invaded the pitch at Allianz Riviera.

According to Goal's Robin Bairner, the drama began after a supporter threw a bottle at Marseille star Dimitri Payet. Payet threw the bottle back into the stands, at which point things escalated:

Robin Bairner

Serious incident at Nice v Marseille. Payet hit by a bottle, throws it back into the crowd, supporters charge onto the field to confront players. OM players clearly furious. <a href="https://t.co/sQd8E3VaTF">pic.twitter.com/sQd8E3VaTF</a>

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