Goal-line technology was not available to the referee in the game between Nice and Toulouse in Ligue One yesterday because of rats. Yes you read that correctly.
Prior to Nice's 3-0 win at the Allianz Rivera, the furry animals ate through the key cables and as a result goal-line technology, widely used in top-level football around the world, was a no-go for the fixture.
The hosts claimed the win courtesy of goals from Malang Sarr, Issiaga Sylla (own goal) and Pierre Lees-Melou in the first half, with no contentious goal-line related incidents to report on fortunately.
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Still, the whole story won't do anything to improve the reputation of Ligue One, with people still not taking it seriously.
Being honest though, it's hard to when the league will soon be called 'the Uber Eats Ligue One'.
Plus, according to L'Equipe, starting from next season an Uber Eats driver (we're not sure whether it's car or bike just yet) will deliver the match ball onto the pitch.
After the pre-match presentation, the ball will be collected by the referee for the start of the game, as part of the €15 million partnership.
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The online-based food service took from Conforama as the French league's official sponsor and struck a two-year link.
Topics: Football News, Football, Ligue One, Goal-line technology
