Milan x Udinese is interrupted after racist attacks against Maignan

This Saturday, 20th, Udinese x Milan is interrupted after racist attacks on Mike Maignan, but the match was resumed after 10 minutes

This Saturday, 20th, Milan It is Udinese entered the field for another match in the 21st round of the Italian Championship. However, the expectation of a great display ended early, with an interruption following regrettable scenes at the Bluenergy Stadium. At 33 minutes, Maignangoalkeeper for the Milan team, reported to the game referee that he was being attacked with racist insults.

The Frenchman reported it to the referee, who made the decision to stop the match. So, all the players left the field. At the time, Milan were winning 1-0, with a goal from Loftus-Cheek. However, just ten minutes after the referee’s order, the teams returned to the pitch and the match resumed.

Following the match, Maignan was heavily booed by the home fans, who shouted a lot with every touch of the ball by the French goalkeeper. The archer no longer complained about any offense, but he was put under a lot of pressure from the stands. Still in the first stage, Udinese sought a draw with a goal from Samardzic.

The French goalkeeper, clearly shaken by what happened, conceded another goal in the second half, from Florian Thauvin. However, Milan managed to keep everything the same in the final stretch, with Luka Jovic. Afterwards, Okafor scored in stoppage time and guaranteed a heroic victory for the Rossoneros, despite all the adversity. With the triumph, the Milan team remains in third place, with 45 points achieved.

Mike Maignan arguing with the match referee (Credit: Getty Images)

Source: sportbuzz

Related articles

Comments

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share article

Latest articles

Newsletter

Subscribe to stay updated.