Liam Rosenior Sparks Huge Brawl Against Chelsea’s Sister Club

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Liam Rosenior kicked off a heated confrontation against his old club after hearing abusive chants from the crowd.

Liam Rosenior sparked a massive brawl after his Paris FC side's 2-1 win over his former club, Strasbourg . His side took the lead after 18 minutes thanks to Ilan Kebbal's left-footed shot, before Pablo Pagis extended the lead in the second half after his right-footed shot into the top corner.

The game was overshadowed by events following the final whistle, as Rosenior's celebrations riled up the fans of his former club Strasbourg. Rosenior was in charge of Strasbourg for two years before leaving to join Chelsea in January this year, a stint that lasted just four months before he was sacked.

Rosenior was appointed manager of Paris FC in July, enjoying a strong start to the Ligue 1 season as they sit third in the table.

Following the final whistle, Rosenior was, rightfully so, in celebration after his side secured all three points, despite a late goal from Strasbourg making it a nervy final few minutes.

Rosenior paraded the pitch, clapping his home fans for their support during the afternoon, before eventually finding himself in the corner of the stadium where Strasbourg fans were.

Strasbourg fans had been vocal throughout the game, and when Rosenior came to their corner, they chanted towards the former Hull City manager.

Rosenior didn't back down, however, celebrating directly in front of the fans, taunting them as he continued to walk around the stadium.

Strasbourg defender Lucas Hogsberg immediately caught up with Rosenior, telling him to stop his antics, sparking a massive brawl between all players and staff from both teams.

Players surrounded Rosenior as tempers flared, but the manager walked away unscathed and appeared unbothered.

Speaking to the press following the game, Rosenior was quick to defend his actions, alleging that Strasbourg fans weren't innocent in this matter.

He said: "There was a small part of the Strasbourg support who disrespected my family. I understand the context of what they were saying. My bench was visibly upset."

> "I want to make this very clear: a small section. Strasbourg is a fantastic football club, with great people who work for the club, and great people who support the club."

> "For me to celebrate in that way was a message. A message to a group of people who never wanted me to be successful at that club. But I'm not going to say anymore than that."

> "The people in the club [Strasbourg] who know me know I've always been respectful; I've always wanted the best for that football club."

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