TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 06: Fans of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium on January 6, 2020 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images)

Mike Maignan on the Receiving End of Racial Slurs During Juventus vs Milan

For the second in the space of two weeks, Milan players have been on the receiving end of racial abuse – this time during the game against Juventus that ended in a 1-1 draw. Evidence has emerged of Rossoneri goalkeeper Mike Maignan being referred to by his skin colour by few fans during the pre-match warm up at the Allianz Stadium.

The sour incident came into light when video of the incident started circulating online on social media, on twitter in particular.

The shotstopper is seen practicing right before kick-off, when a fan behind the goal is heard shouting “Negro, negro..” and other rude slurs.

It is not understood if the incident has reached the concerned relevant authorities but as the video makes its rounds online, we can only hope that both clubs are aware of the incident and an official complaint is lodged at the earliest.

Earlier on 12th September, when Lazio visited the San Siro, Tiemoue Bakayoko received abusive chants from the away section of fans who didn’t stop singing impudently. Apparently even midfield talisman Franck Kessie was racially abused.

An official complaint was lodged and the Biancocelesti are bound to be fined by the FIGC.

It remains to be seen how this recent incident at Allianz Stadium plays out.