The Ivorian Handball Championship match between Abidjan HBC and National HBC descended into total chaos this weekend.
What was supposed to be a celebration of sports turned into a violent brawl, reportedly sparked by a romantic rivalry.
Two players were allegedly fighting over the same boyfriend. Footage of these unusually intense scuffles quickly went viral on social media, tarnishing the image of national handball.
In response to this off-field misconduct, the Ivorian Handball Federation has promised exemplary sanctions.
The federation, determined to take strong action, is currently conducting an investigation to determine who is responsible in this case, which blurs the lines between private life and professional competition.
