Maignan pulled the pin with the referee against Genoa

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Massimiliano Allegri’s AC Milan (2nd) had to settle for a draw against Genoa (1-1), during the 19th day of Serie A. Indeed, held by a strong opponent, the Milanese were unable to bring home the three points. They were also not served since their goalkeeper lost his composure at the final whistle. Following a penalty whistled in added time in favor of Genoa, the French goalkeeper Mike Maignan very violently approached the referee of the game, Maurizio Mariani. When the match had already ended and everyone was returning to the locker room, Maignan suddenly insulted him: “ Damn… of your mother, son of a… “, he said. Lucky, the goalkeeper’s teammates saw Nicolae Stanciu’s attempt go over the crossbar (90+9).

As a reminder, AC Milan was surprised in the 28th minute by Lorenzo Colombo’s opener. The equalizer in added time thanks to Rafael Leão’s goal then narrowly saved Allegri’s team (90+2nd). It is now three points behind Inter Milan, leader of the championship, and still remains neck and neck with Naples. The next day may once again be tough…