News of the protests from AC Milan fans against the club’s current ownership and leadership has made it around the world.
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The final game of 2024-25 was less about excitement and optimism for Milan and more about anger. A dismal campaign was brought to an end under the San Siro lights, and the atmosphere was nothing short of toxic.
It started at 17:00 CEST when thousands of fans gathered at the club’s Casa Milan headquarters to protest, calling for the return of Paolo Maldini. Then, there was a further show of discontent after 15 minutes of the match as fans – the Curva Sud above all – led a mass walk-out.
Milan protests: Worldwide news
The Athletic have a piece headlined: ‘Milan ultras stage choreographed ‘Go Home’ protest against club’s RedBird owners’. The intro reads: ‘Milan fans staged a remarkable protest against the club’s ownership ahead of their Serie A match against Monza on Saturday.’
ESPN wrote: ‘AC Milan fans bash brass in ‘Go Home’ protest’. The press agency Reuters went with: ‘Milan’s futile win over Monza overshadowed by fan protests.’
The Daily Mail in England had a piece headlined: ‘AC Milan ultras issue scathing attack on club chiefs as fans call out advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic after dismal’.