Udinese followers compelled a short suspension of play once they directed racist chants at AC Milan goalie Mike Maignan throughout a match at Bluenergy Filed on Jan. 20. Maignan, who’s black, walked towards a referee after which off the sphere on the thirty third minute, adopted by his teammates.
Play resumed after about 10 minutes. Maignan addressed the incident after the sport.
“On the first time, I went to get the ball and I heard individuals name me ‘monkey’, however I didn’t say something; then they did it once more and I requested the bench for assist, then I mentioned you can’t play soccer like that.
This isn’t the primary time this has occurred to me. These are issues that must be mentioned. They’re ignorant individuals. The fan involves the stadium to cheer, possibly to whistle, however this stuff in soccer shouldn’t occur.”
“No, I don’t need to meet anybody, I don’t need to speak to them,” Maignan mentioned when requested if he can be open to speaking with the abusive followers. “They should have very sturdy sanctions, as a result of speaking is now not of any use. They need to keep at dwelling and now not come to the stadium. Soccer is gorgeous since you come to the stadium, along with your households, to have enjoyable.”