The Italian Football Federation, FIGC’s prosecutor office has opened investigations into Matteo Politano for the Partenopei player’s indecent gestures towards the away end. Since Milan thumped Napoli 4-0 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the gesture made by former Inter winger has gone viral on social media.
It was during a set-piece situation close to the touchline, when Politano, before taking a free kick, turned towards the Rossoneri fans and pointed towards his groin. He was reportedly provoked by abusive chants sounding: “son of a b*tch”.
Ah. Hai capito #Politano? ? pic.twitter.com/sxT4iXCpVv
— Marco Varini (@mvcalcio) April 3, 2023
As per ANSA (via Calciomercato), the FIGC office has opened proceedings against the Roma-born forward with regard to his gesture.
Milan fans reportedly voiced against the 29-year-old in reaction to his celebration at San Siro in the reverse league fixture – he opened the deadlock in the 55th minute and immediately roused the Curva Sud by celebrating in front of them. The Rossoneri ended losing that game by a 2-1 scoreline
La procura #FIGC ha aperto un fascicolo d’inchiesta sul gesto di Matteo #Politano verso i tifosi del #Milan
— Pietro Mazzara (@PietroMazzara) April 4, 2023
Politano is known to possess an affinity towards Inter, having spent two seasons – between 2018 and 2020 – at the Giuseppe Meazza.
His gesture wasn’t the only one making headlines, as Luciano Spalletti and Paolo Maldini also shared a heated moment in the tunnel before the start of the second half. Napoli ended up suffering just their third defeat, and their second in Serie A, following a remarkable attacking display by Milan.
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