FC Nantes: Halilhodzic, Im done with football

Nantes let slip two points in the final seconds against Brest (1-1), along with possibly some of its hopes for survival. But it was mainly the expulsion of Dehmaine Tabibou that sparked controversy, with half an hour remaining. Vahid Halilhodzic did not take it well. Not at all. According to Ligue 1+, the Nantes coach immediately contested the decision, before also being sent off.

“Of course I am angry, with a huge sense of disbelief. I did not understand this red card. I did not understand the refereeing decisions today. Why all this? I do not know. I do not know this referee, he is young. I was told not to talk too much because I could be suspended. But I do not care about suspension. I could even be banned for 10 years, because I am done with football. But when I see injustices like this, I have to react.”

“It is subjective, certainly, but I did not understand all of this. So I called the referee to explain all of this to me. Why the red card? I demand explanations. There needs to be respect, sir! Who does this mister think he is? My players gave everything today, we deserved to win, even by ten, we managed to create chances. So yes, frustration, anger, I do not know which words to use to explain my state, same for my players,” stated the coach of FC Nantes for Ligue 1+ who now faces a possible lengthy suspension.