Lyon v Rennes halted after offensive banner as captain Tolisso intervenes

Lyon’s Ligue 1 match against Rennes was temporarily suspended on Saturday, 19 September, after supporters unveiled an offensive banner aimed at rival club AS Saint-Etienne.

The hosts had made a commanding start, with Ernest Nuamah opening the scoring in the seventh minute. The striker doubled Lyon’s advantage in the 30th minute.

Play was then stopped shortly after Nuamah’s second goal as the large banner was displayed in the stadium. A message on the screens reminded supporters that insulting messages are prohibited inside the ground.

The players and match officials left the pitch and returned to the dressing rooms while the interruption continued.

Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso subsequently intervened directly to help resolve the situation and bring the impasse to an end.

The game eventually resumed, with Lyon completing a 4-0 victory.