After racial chants from some Udinese supporters targeted Milan’s goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, legal action is being taken as a fan is identified to face consequences. The public prosecutor’s office in Udine has initiated criminal proceedings against the Udinese supporter involved in racially abusing Maignan during their recent clash at the Stadio Friuli.
The incident unfolded during Milan’s 3-2 away victory over Udinese on Saturday. An ongoing investigation aims to identify all individuals responsible and gather specific details about the racist incident, according to reports from Football Italia.
Responding to the racist chants, Maignan walked off the pitch, resulting in a five-minute halt to the game. The identified Udinese supporter, a 46-year-old from Udine, reportedly faces an order barring him from entering stadiums for up to five years. Additionally, Udinese has taken independent action, issuing a lifetime ban to the individual involved.
In consequence, Udinese has been directed to play their next Serie A home match against Monza on February 3rd behind closed doors as a penalty for the incident.