Famous OGC Nice eagle mascot and trainer blasted by sprinkler
- OGC Nice’s famous eagle mascot Mefi and trainer drenched by sprinklers pre-match
- The mishap happened during a Europa League tie with AS Roma at the Allianz Riviera
- Nice went on to lose 2-1 in front of owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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For a split second he looked completely taken aback, before breaking into a smile and giving the crowd a reassuring thumbs-up. Remarkably, Mefi herself seemed unbothered by the sudden soaking, continuing her routine with poise – though it’s safe to assume the eagle didn’t enjoy the mistimed shower.
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For a split second he looked completely taken aback, before breaking into a smile and giving the crowd a reassuring thumbs-up. Remarkably, Mefi herself seemed unbothered by the sudden soaking, continuing her routine with poise – though it’s safe to assume the eagle didn’t enjoy the mistimed shower.
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The mishap drew plenty of laughter, but for Franck Haise’s side the night went downhill from there. Nice slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Roma, watched on by owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe – whose INEOS group also owns Manchester United.
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The mishap drew plenty of laughter, but for Franck Haise’s side the night went downhill from there. Nice slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Roma, watched on by owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe – whose INEOS group also owns Manchester United.
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Just as Mefi’s pre-match plan went awry, so too did Nice’s, leaving the home supporters drenched in disappointment rather than celebration.
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Just as Mefi’s pre-match plan went awry, so too did Nice’s, leaving the home supporters drenched in disappointment rather than celebration.
Nice’s eagle, Mèfi, got blasted by the pitch sprinkler pre-game 😭 pic.twitter.com/Ui3b1BHGcq
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 24, 2025
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