Slap on wrist for soccer team’s Ultras

The Ultras, extreme fans of CF Montreal, have been slapped on the wrist before, but they received another reprimand* Sunday after the team defeated Charlotte FC 2‑1. The Ultras took seats bought by other people and let off fireworks, which is not allowed at Saputo Stadium.

*In French, I can always feel when I’m up against some really old expression I don’t know. Usually it turns out to be from the Fables of La Fontaine, but this one isn’t: Là où le bât blesse.In English, we’d just say the sore spot.