Memphis Depay attacked as Bastia fans invade pitch and charge at Lyon players following insulting gesture from former Manchester United star
LYON players have violently attacked on the pitch by angry Bastia fans in Corsica.
Footage gathered so far shows former Man United star Memphis Depay arguing with a local ultra, before a tide of Bastia fans swarm onto the playing field to attack the Lyon team.
Lyon’s goalkeeper kicks out as Bastia fans invade the pitchGetty Images
It is not known why the fan invaded the pitch or if the Dutchman had said anything to provoke him during the warm-up.
Some Lyon players, including the goalkeeper, were filmed trying to defend themselves by kicking the Bastia fans, while the rest ran for the dressing room as quickly as possible.
Another shocking clip showed a Bastia STEWARD attacking Lyon defender Mouctar Diakhaby.
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Depay and his team-mates initially refused to play after the incident, but the match has now got underway after security got things under control.
But the match was interrupted again at half time after a fan squared up to goalkeeper Anthony Lopes.
Bastia fans fumed as Memphis Depay remonstrated with a supporterJust as the security appeared to get things under control, hundreds of Bastia ultras flooded onto the pitchLyon's players ran for the stands as Bastia ultras stormed the pitchGetty ImagesThe incident is the second time in four days that a Lyon match has been delayed by a pitch invasionGetty ImagesThe French club's Europa League clash with Besiktas was marred by flares, pitch invasions and fights in the standsEPA
The shocking scenes are the second time in four days that a Lyon match has been marred by violence and a pitch invasion.
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