Derby de la Côte d'Azur
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Other names | Côte d'Azur Derby |
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Locale | Nice, France Fontvieille, Monaco |
Teams | AS Monaco & Nice |
First meeting | 8 November 1953 |
Latest meeting | AS Monaco 1-0 Nice (14 April 2014) |
Next meeting | 25 September 2014 in Fontvieille |
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Most wins | AS Monaco (35) |
Largest victory | Nice 6–0 AS Monaco (9 April 1961) |
The Derby de la Côte d'Azur is a football match contested between French clubs AS Monaco and OGC Nice. The name of the derby derives from the fact that Monaco and Nice are the two major clubs in France that are situated on or near the Côte d'Azur, known in English as the French Riviera. The derby may also refer to matches involving AS Cannes, however since the club's downfall into the amateur divisions, the derby has only been contested by Monaco and Nice.
Notable matches
- Monaco 3–2 Nice (30 January 2010) – An incident-ridden match which saw Nice defender Renato Civelli sent off in the latter stages of the match. During the match, several Nice supporters stormed the pitch and attacked Monaco supporters. The incident resulted in Nice being forced to play a home match behind closed-doors.
External links
- (French) Nice Official Site
- (French) Monaco Official Site