The results of the invalidity case between Nantes and Clermont have been announced. In this case, the Court of Appeal has ruled that neither club is guilty of invalidity.
Nantes and Clermont were involved in a match on September 25, 2018, where Nantes won 2-0. However, the match was later declared invalid due to a foul committed by one of the players for which the referee did not award a penalty. The incident led to a protest from both teams, with Nantes demanding a replay or a review of the decision.
After reviewing the footage of the game, the Court of Appeal found that the referee had made a mistake in his judgment and that the goal should not have been awarded. As a result, the match was declared invalid, and Nantes were declared as the winners.
However, the court also stated that there was no evidence to suggest that either team had acted in bad faith during the match. This means that both clubs are not guilty of invalidity and can continue their league campaign without any further consequences.
On the other hand, the situation in Ajaccio and Angers was different. In this case, the court found that both clubs had acted in bad faith during the match. The referee had given a penalty to Angers for a foul committed by a player for which he had not awarded a penalty to Ajaccio. As a result, the match was declared invalid, and Ajaccio were declared as the winners.
This ruling highlights the importance of fair play and respect for the rules in football. Both clubs must now face the consequences of their actions and cannot continue playing until they rectify their mistakes.
In conclusion, the results of the invalidity cases between Nantes and Clermont, Ajaccio and Angers, and the outcome of the case between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille demonstrate the importance of fairness and respect for the rules in football. It is essential for all clubs to act responsibly and avoid making decisions that could lead to invalidity cases.