AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist chants. Game at Udinese suspended briefly | Sports-Games

AC Milan goalkeeper walks off the field after racist chants by Udinese fans. Udinese likely to face partial stadium closure.

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan faced racist chants from Udinese fans during a recent Italian league game, leading to the match being briefly suspended. Maignan, who is Black, signaled to his teammates to stop play and walked off the field after reporting monkey chants to the referee. This incident is just one of many racist incidents that have plagued Italian and European soccer for years, with players like Kevin-Prince Boateng, Mario Balotelli, and Romelu Lukaku also being targeted. AC Milan expressed their support for Maignan and condemned racism in the sport. Udinese may face consequences for the behavior of their fans, including a partial stadium closure for their next home match. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism in soccer and the need for continued efforts to address and combat it.

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