French match between fierce rivals St Etienne and Lyon SUSPENDED after referee hit on head by object thrown from crowd

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20/04/2025 16:04

THE fierce derby between Saint-Etienne and Lyon was suspended shortly before half-time after an official was struck by an object from the crowd.

Saint-Etienne had led 1-0 courtesy of Lucas Stassin’s goal when the unsavoury incident occurred.

The referee was struck by an object from the crowd

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