The French Professional Football League (LFP) recently delivered an unexpected announcement regarding a Ligue 1 match featuring OGC Nice. The alert came after the goalless draw between Nice and FC Metz on May 17, 2026, which forced the Côte d’Azur club into a relegation playoff against AS Saint-Étienne.
Investigators uncovered an unusual pattern in international sports betting markets surrounding that specific fixture. The LFP noted an abnormally high volume of wagers linked to a yellow card issued to Nice’s Elye Wahi during the match. The warning, which occurred late in the game, would later lead to Wahi’s suspension for the playoff’s first leg due to accumulated yellow cards.
Following immediate protocol, the LFP reported these irregularities to three key authorities: the National Games Authority, the Central Service of Racing and Gambling of the National Police, and the French Football Federation. On May 29, 2026, a formal complaint was filed under
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