Brigade Loire turns Nantes‑Reims draw into bold call for club sale

A goalless draw between FC Nantes and Stade de Reims gave the Brigade Loire a platform to publicly demand the club be sold and to denounce Paulo Tavares's proposed takeover. The supporters seized the Saturday fixture to broadcast their opposition, turning a routine result into a political statement.

The match, which ended 0‑0, marked the Brigade Loire’s return to the Beaujoire stadium. Their presence was felt throughout the ninety minutes, despite the lack of goals on either side.

Supporters had been warned that their stance on a possible purchase by Paulo Tavares would be closely watched. Consequently, the ultras prepared a series of banners to ensure their message could not be ignored.

Banner campaign targets Kita and club ownership

The first banner was aimed directly at the Kita group, reading “Encore un caillou dans votre chaussure”. It was followed by a large tifo emblazoned with “BL 99”, a nod to the group’s founding year.

Brigade Loire’s banners warn that FC Nantes needs a healthy new owner at Beaujoire

During the game the Brigade Loire unfurled additional placards condemning the Tavares project. One read: “Socpresse, Kita… Après 25 ans d’errance, on veut tourner la page, pas réécrire la même histoire. Le FC Nantes mérite un repreneur sain !”. The slogan “Le FC Nantes mérite un repreneur sain !” was also shouted by the crowd.

Final demand: sell the club

At the final whistle the supporters displayed a stark banner stating “Le FC Nantes doit être vendu !”. The message left no room for ambiguity about their expectations.

The repeated reference to 25 years of wandering underscored a desire to end what they see as a prolonged period of instability. By invoking both the Kita and Socpresse, the Brigade Loire positioned itself against any continuation of the current ownership model.

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The display was captured by Fabien Chorlet on Twitter on 10 October 2026, highlighting the intensity of the protest. The post reinforced the notion that the Brigade Loire will continue to pressure the club’s hierarchy until a “healthy” buyer emerges.