 In the years since, Nivel has been a guest of honour at Germany football matches and a foundation in his name has opposed football hooliganism.After Germany's 2–2 draw with FR Yugoslavia at the Stade Félix Bollaert, 43-year-old Nivel was one of three members of the National Gendarmerie attacked by hooligans.He was struck by advertising boards and when he was lying on the floor without his helmet, was stamped and kicked in the head.