AC Milan’s Mike Maignan was racially abused by the Udinese fans during the clash on Saturday evening, leaving the pitch at one point. Since then, the goalkeeper has received a lot of support from everyone, including Kylian Mbappe and Inter.
Due to the racist chanting from the Udinese fans, the game was halted for five minutes as Maignan and his teammates left the pitch. Play eventually resumed and Milan clinched a dramatic 3-2 win, scoring the winner in the 93rd minute.
However, the result was certainly overshadowed by the disgraceful behaviour in the stands, once again highlighting the major issues in Italy. Maignan has received a lot of support since the game, especially from his teammates, but also from Kylian Mbappe, Inter and France’s national team.
Mbappe: “You’re far from alone Mike Maignan. We are all with you. Same problems and still NO solutions. Enough is enough! NO TO RACISM. ⛔️✊🏽”
Inter: “We are brothers of the world, against all forms of discrimination. By your side
@mmseize.”
France’s national team: “You have all our support, @mmseize. The FFF condemns in the strongest possible terms any act of racism ❌”
On his Instagram, Maignan published a long but necessary message on the matter and stated that there needs to be consequences. In the comments section, he received a lot of support from his teammates and others, with some selections below.
Bennacer: “We’ll always be by your side ❤️🖤”
Leao: “Us always brother ❤️ ❤️ ❤️”
Pulisic: “❤️❤️❤️”
